Chaetoleon
Banks, 1920
Chaetoleon is a of ( ) comprising at least four described . The genus was established by Nathan Banks in 1920. Species in this genus are found in the Americas, with records from the United States south through Central America. Antlions in this genus share the general characteristics of Myrmeleontidae, including predatory that construct pit traps in sandy substrates.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Chaetoleon: //ˌkiːtəʊˈliːɒn//
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Distribution
The has been recorded from the southern United States (including Texas and Florida) through Mexico and Central America. Specific distribution data varies by : Chaetoleon pumilis and Chaetoleon pusillus have broader ranges in North and Central America, while Chaetoleon tripunctatus and Chaetoleon variabilis have more restricted distributions based on limited collection records.