Atricholeon
Stange, 1994
Species Guides
1Atricholeon is a of antlions in the Myrmeleontidae, established by Stange in 1994. The genus is distinguished by reduced or absent trichosors (fringe hairs along the wing margin), a characteristic that gives the genus its name. within this genus are found in the Neotropical region. As with other antlions, are aerial while larvae are sit-and-wait predators that construct pit traps in sandy substrates.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Atricholeon: //ˌeɪ.trɪˈkoʊ.li.ən//
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Identification
The is characterized by the reduction or absence of trichosors on the wing margins, a feature that separates it from most other Myrmeleontidae genera. Wing venation patterns and genitalia structure are used for -level identification within the genus.
Distribution
Neotropical region.
Similar Taxa
- Other Myrmeleontidae generaAtricholeon differs in having reduced or absent trichosors on the wing margins, whereas most antlion possess well-developed trichosors.