Vermileo opacus
(Coquillett, 1904)
wormlion
Vermileo opacus is a of wormlion, a rare group of fly in the Vermileonidae. Wormlions are characterized by their distinctive larval of constructing conical pits in sandy soil to trap prey. The family Vermileonidae comprises approximately 65 living species globally, with V. opacus representing one of the described species in this poorly known group. wormlions feed on nectar and serve as pollinators, while larvae are predatory. The evolutionary history of wormlions extends back to at least the mid-Cretaceous period, approximately 99 million years ago, based on fossil evidence.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Vermileo opacus: /vɛrˈmɪliːoʊ oʊˈpɑːkəs/
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