Chaetoleon tripunctatus
(Banks, 1922)
Chaetoleon tripunctatus is a of antlion in the Myrmeleontidae, first described by Nathan Banks in 1922. The specific epithet "tripunctatus" refers to three spots, likely a distinctive marking pattern on the body or wings. Like other antlions, are aerial with large, transparent wings, while larvae are ground-dwelling predators that construct pit traps in sandy substrates.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Chaetoleon tripunctatus: //ˈkiːtəˌliːən ˌtraɪˌpʌŋkˈteɪtəs//
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Distribution
Recorded from Middle America and North America.