DF with Butt Antennae?

[Paul Tong]

Hi All,

I came across this DF with long antennae while looking for other macros..I haven't seen one like this before
Looks half DF and half Butt.
100mm,f/9,iso400,1/100,flash

Has any of you seen this kind in SG before?
Thanks,

Paul

[songlim18]

Interesting dragonfly. I have not seen one either. Hopefully Anthony can help with ID.

[songlim18]

I googled and from wikipedia it could be an owlfly.

Quote: Owlflies are dragonfly-like insects with large bulging eyes and long knobbed antennae. They are neuropterans in the family Ascalaphidae; they are only distantly related to the true flies, and even more distant from the dragonflies and damselflies. They are diurnal or crepuscular predators of other flying insects, and are typically 5 cm (2.0 in) long. Unquote

[NatureTTL]

Yes, this is an Owlfly.
Paul, you took this in Singapore or HK?

My first and only sighting was few years back at Lorong Halus.
You can find the image I took here http://www.flickr.com/photos/allanlee/2 ... 6388692204

Thanks for sharing.

Cheers..
Allan

[trident]

Paul,
Good catch of this rare insect

[peacefuldove]

that was an INTERESTING sighting...thanks!

[Paul Tong]

I googled and from wikipedia it could be an owlfly.

Quote: Owlflies are dragonfly-like insects with large bulging eyes and long knobbed antennae. They are neuropterans in the family Ascalaphidae; they are only distantly related to the true flies, and even more distant from the dragonflies and damselflies. They are diurnal or crepuscular predators of other flying insects, and are typically 5 cm (2.0 in) long. Unquote

Hi songlim18,

Thank you for the trouble to helping me search for the info and a short but valuable class.
wow, I didn't know this relates to the flies category. Avery strange mix

Thanks,

Paul

Yes, this is an Owlfly.
Paul, you took this in Singapore or HK?

My first and only sighting was few years back at Lorong Halus.
You can find the image I took here http://www.flickr.com/photos/allanlee/2 ... 6388692204" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Thanks for sharing.

Cheers..
Allan

Hi Allan,

I took this shot in HK after heavy rainfall. Friday and Saturday was raining and sunday was clear.
I went up to my favorite macro place around 08:00 and there was still muddy and raindrops on leaves. I stayed until 11:00 then started downhill until I heard loud wings clashing. It was this owlfly fighting for territory with a red DF and blue DF. 2:1 not fair
But the bigger owlfly won and I took a picture of it.
Thanks,

Paul

Paul,
Good catch of this rare insect

that was an INTERESTING sighting...thanks!

Hi Trident and peacefuldove,

I am very excitited already after reading the info from Songlim18 and Allan.
I could never have thought that I would catch one of these in HK. I hope the trail walkers would keep their bug nets at home.
Keep the ecosystem in balance. they catch anything from fish to crabs and from tadpoles to butts
Guess I'll keep this owlfly my secret next time I meet it again.

Thanks,

Paul

[han]

Nice sighting and shot here Paul and thanks to everyone for the info. Paul, just tell the bug collectors these are insects with spirits in them and according to some folklore..blahblahblah.

Cheers

Han

[Paul Tong]

Nice sighting and shot here Paul and thanks to everyone for the info. Paul, just tell the bug collectors these are insects with spirits in them and according to some folklore..blahblahblah.

Cheers

Han

Hi Han,

I will think of something I guess
Yes, Everybody has been really helpful. Thanks everyone from the heart! NPSS is a "fine" place just like my SG t-shirt says,I bought it at the bird zoo.

paul