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Insect ID

wgsten · 2010-06-13 11:00:31

Hi i came across this insect yesterday while i was out fishing. It was on the wing when it caught my attention so i followed it to get some photos. Any ideas as to its ID? Thank you. wgsten http://www.irishflyfisher.ie/

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13-06-2010 12:00pm

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wgsten

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Hi i came across this insect yesterday while i was out fishing. It was on the wing when it caught my attention so i followed it to get some photos. Any ideas as to its ID?
Thank you.
wgsten

http://www.irishflyfisher.ie/

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#2 13-06-2010 2:56pm
bing3

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Looks like a lacewing to me but not sure what kind.

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Osmylus fulvicephalus
The largest lacewing species in Ireland

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#4 13-06-2010 6:15pm
wgsten

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Mothman wrote: »

Osmylus fulvicephalus
The largest lacewing species in Ireland

Thanks Mothman and congrats on you becoming a moderator.
wgsten
http://www.irishflyfisher.ie/

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