Suhpalacsa sp. (genus)

3 Owlfly at Fadden, ACT

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Identification history

Suhpalacsa sp. (genus)	22 Feb 2022	RogerF
Suhpalacsa sp. (genus)	21 Feb 2022	AnneG1
Hemicordulia australiae	31 Jan 2022	AnneG1

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6 comments

DPRees125 wrote:

20 Feb 2022

Certainly an antlion, possibly Heoclisis sp.

HarveyPerkins wrote:

21 Feb 2022

It's one of the owlflies (subfamily Ascalaphinae) and probably Suhpalacsa subtrahens

DPRees125 wrote:

21 Feb 2022

i had second thoughts on my comment , and yes I agree with you Harvey

AnneG1 wrote:

21 Feb 2022

Thanks guys. I was having real trouble identifying it. I think I assumed it was some type of dragonfly but looking up your suggestions it is obviously a lacewing. So much to learn.

RogerF wrote:

22 Feb 2022

I expect you noticed that a taxonomist was having fun with owlflies down under, naming the genus as an anagram of ascalaphus

AnneG1 wrote:

23 Feb 2022

I’m afraid I didn’t! You have sent me down a Greek mythology wormhole - perfect for a wet day at the coast 🙂

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Location information

Coordinates 149.123475 -35.398547
Altitude 726.1m
Maps Wanniassa Hill
Places Fadden, ACT

Sighting information

At least 1 Abundance
31 Jan 2022 11:37 AM Recorded on
AnneG1 Recorded by
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My flagged sightings Insects Lacewings (Neuroptera) Other Lacewings (several families) AnneG1 Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr

Additional information

50mm or larger Animal size
Unknown Gender

Species information

Suhpalacsa sp. (genus) Scientific name
Owlfly Common name
Not Sensitive
Local native
Non-invasive or negligible
Up to 1073.6m Recorded at altitude
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