Ululodes arizonensis

Banks, 1907

Ululodes arizonensis is a of owlfly in the , tribe Ululodini. It was described by Nathan Banks in 1907. The species is distributed across Central America and North America. Owlflies are predatory insects closely related to antlions, distinguished by their large bulging and elongated bodies.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Ululodes arizonensis: /ˌjuːləˈloʊdiːz ˌærɪzoʊˈnɛnsɪs/

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Identification

As a member of the tribe Ululodini, U. arizonensis possesses the characteristic features of this group: divided (separated into two distinct regions) and typically patterned wings. Specific diagnostic features distinguishing it from such as U. quadrimaculatus or U. floridanus are not documented in available sources.

Distribution

Central America and North America. GBIF records confirm presence in both Middle America and North America.

Similar Taxa

Ululodes quadrimaculatusAnother North American Ululodes ; specific distinguishing characters not documented in available sources
Ululodes floridanusSoutheastern North American ; specific distinguishing characters not documented in available sources

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Taxonomic note

placement varies between sources: GBIF and Catalogue of Life place this in , while NCBI places it in Myrmeleontidae. This reflects ongoing taxonomic debate regarding the rank of owlflies (traditionally treated as Ascalaphinae within Myrmeleontidae or as separate family Ascalaphidae).

Etymology

The specific epithet 'arizonensis' indicates the type locality or region of original description, likely Arizona.