Owlflies
- Pronunciation
- /OWL-fly/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Owlfly
- Plural
- Owlflies
Definition
A group of insects belonging to the family Ascalaphidae, characterized by their resemblance to dragonflies and often possessing large compound eyes.
Etymology
Possibly derived from the owl-like appearance of some species.
Example
Owlflies are nocturnal aerial predators, resembling dragonflies in flight.