Oct 25, 2025
I've been laughing at this stupid antlion for ages. what is this build
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I've been laughing at this stupid antlion for ages. what is this build
Spoonwing (aka thread-winged antlion), Nemoptera bipennis, Nemopteridae, Neuroptera. Found on the Iberian Peninsula.
Photo 1 by timinnica, 2 by erlandreflingnielsen, 3 by petergleick, 4 by fernandoromao, 5 by draposo79, 6 by simon_oliver, 7 by Agustín Povedano, 8 by simon_oliver, and 9-10 (larva) by simon_oliver
BALKAN SPOON-WINGED LACEWING Nemoptera sinuata ©KostasZontanos
Nemoptera is a genus of insects of the family Nemopteridae or spoonwings. All species are diurnal with an exclusively floral diet, preferring to fly in open spaces in full sunshine while visiting flowers. They can be recognized by their very long hind wing prolongations.
There are three species in Europe, with another species found in Afro-Eurasia.
“Golden Pheasant And Spoonwing among the Almond Blossoms” 48”x36” Mixed media on canvas 2021 The Golden Pheasant, also known as the Rainbow Pheasant or Chinese Pheasant is native to Western China. They are often sought after for pets due to their lovely nature and exquisite beauty. In Buddhism the Golden Pheasant represents peace and tranquillity. In Japan these birds are seen as divine messengers. The spoonwing is a rare insect of beauty with less than 200 species. They resemble dragonflies but differ in that their lacewings are much longer with thickened tips. #birdart #goldenpheasant #spoonwing photo references kindly provided by Phillip @australian_cockatoos and @kaya.serhat001 and @rsadelaide #natureartist #birdpaintings #artloversclub #artcollectorsoftheworld #museumquality #natureartwork #beautifulbirds🐦 (at Los Angeles, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CUXshwHlq1u/?utm_medium=tumblr
(via Spoon-wing Lacewing | Beth_Kin | Flickr)
CebeciThe Spoon-winged Antlion, Nemoptera bipennis, family Nemopteridae - the “Spoonwings”, of the Neuroptera, found in Spain, Portugal and France.
photographs: Tino Garcia de la Cruz and Zeynel Cebeci
Spoonwing (Nemoptera bipennis) (by RGSeby)
Thread-winged Antlion (Nemoptera bipennis) (by J. Gállego)