A high-quality macro photograph of a Spoonwing Lacewing (Nemoptera sinuata) resting on dry vegetation in Kadirga Bay, Ayvacik, Canakkale, Turkey. The image showcases the insect's unique elongated ribbon-like hindwings and intricately patterned brownish-yellow forewings, providing excellent camouflage against the arid, rocky ground and sun-dried grasses. Captured in the Mediterranean scrubland near the Aegean coast, this rare Neuroptera species is a remarkable example of specialized insect morphology. Ideal for entomological research, wildlife biology publications, nature-themed backgrounds, and educational content focusing on the unique biodiversity and endemic-rich habitats of Western Anatolia.

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Fazlı Yurtsever

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Saturday, May 7, 2016

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Thursday, January 1, 2026

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5152*2896

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