Orange, Orange County, CA. 04/19/06. Photo Copyright: Ron Hemberger.

Snakefly

Agulla sp.

Neuroptera: Raphidiidae

Several similar species live in the west. They are one of only two groups of insects than can run backwards at full speed (the only other insects that can do this are Webspinners, Order Embioptera)

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Anza Borrego, CA. Copyright: Peter J. Bryant. Original available from Biological Photo Service.
Anza Borrego, CA. Copyright: Peter J. Bryant. Original available from Biological Photo Service.

Icehouse Canyon, Los Angeles County, CA. 06/13/05. Copyright: Peter J. Bryant. Original available from Biological Photo Service.
Nix Nature Center, Laguna Beach, Orange County, CA. 4-26-09.
Copyright Ron Hemberger

Nix Nature Center, Laguna Beach, Orange County, CA. 4-26-09.
Copyright Ron Hemberger
Nix Nature Center, Laguna Beach, Orange County, CA. 4-26-09.
Copyright Ron Hemberger