Nemoptera bipennis (Illiger, 1812) is a animal in the Nemopteridae family, order Neuroptera, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.
Nemoptera bipennis (Illiger, 1812)
Nemoptera bipennis is a slow-flying spoonwing species found in southwestern Europe, with larvae that eat ant larvae.
Nemoptera bipennis (Illiger, 1812) is a species of slow-flying insect that belongs to the spoonwing family, Nemopteridae. This species is found in Spain, Portugal, and France. It inhabits calcareous areas that have low-growing vegetation. Adult Nemoptera bipennis are active during the day, while the larvae of this species feed on ant larvae.
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