28 January, 2020

A night time Dragon Fly.

 A night time "dragonfly", otherwise known as the native antlion, scientific name Weeleus acutus. The adults are attracted to lights at night, and even though the species is widespread in NZ they are seldom seen. We were very fortunate that this one kept us company while we toasted marshmallows in the evenings at the Pureroa forest. A very elegant insect.

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