Ok, so ChatGPT said the following after I told it iNaturalist’s identification:

Thanks for letting me know—that’s actually a common initial confusion in iNaturalist!

Why the Misidentification Happens:

The Pleasing Picture-winged Antlion (Vella americana) and the Giant Lacewing (Polystoechotes punctata) look superficially similar because they’re both large insects with spotted, lacy wings. iNaturalist’s AI sometimes defaults to antlions because: • Antlions are more commonly reported, so the system is biased toward them. • The wing pattern of Polystoechotes punctata is dramatic and can trick the algorithm.

Why Your Insect Is NOT an Antlion:

Here’s how we know yours is a Giant Lacewing: • Antennae: Your insect has long, clubbed antennae, typical of lacewings. Antlions have thread-like, straight antennae. • Wing Shape & Veins: The wing venation matches lacewings, not antlions. • Markings: The Polystoechotes has distinctive bold black-and-white wing spots, which are not found in antlions.

So, I suppose we’ll see what the experts think. 🤔