Split-eyed Owlfly

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Split-eyed Owlfly...Ascalaphinae
Their characteristic apomorphy , shared with the Ululodini, is the ridge which divides each of their large compound eyes; both groups are thus sometimes known as split-eyed owlflies. The first fossil record of the Ascalaphinae dates to the Miocene, and the subfamily thus probably evolved in the latter half or towards the end of the Paleogene.

Lord Vetinari

Wonderful shots - love the fine detail

Brian V.

spanky117ab

What an awesome looking insect, great detail in these.

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@Lord Vetinari said:
Wonderful shots - love the fine detail

Brian V.

Thank you Brian!!...I love this Loawa 100mm, it produces some nice photos.

@spanky117ab said:
What an awesome looking insect, great detail in these.

Thank you..appreciate it. It sure is cool looking with those split eyes!