Clathroneuria coquilletti

(Currie, 1898)

Clathroneuria coquilletti is a of antlion in the Myrmeleontidae, originally described as Brachynemurus coquilletti by Currie in 1898. The species is distributed across Central America and North America. Like other antlions, it undergoes complete with predatory larval and stages. The Clathroneuria is distinguished from related antlion genera by features of the wing venation and genitalia.

Clathroneuria coquilletti 159145935 by Daniel. Used under a CC0 license.

Clathroneuria coquilletti 159145932 by Daniel. Used under a CC0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Clathroneuria coquilletti: /klæθroʊˈnjʊəriə koʊkɪˈlɛti/

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Identification

Members of the Clathroneuria can be distinguished from Brachynemurus and related genera by the presence of crossveins in the costal space of the forewing and details of the male genitalia. Specific identification of C. coquilletti requires examination of these characters and comparison with .

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Distribution

Central America and North America. GBIF records indicate presence in Middle America and North America.

Life Cycle

As with all antlions, Clathroneuria coquilletti undergoes complete with four life stages: , larva, pupa, and . Larvae are predatory, typically constructing pit traps in sandy soils to capture small arthropods. Adults are aerial .

Ecological Role

Larvae function as sit-and-wait in sandy soil , contributing to regulation of small . are aerial predators that likely prey on small flying insects.

Similar Taxa

Brachynemurus spp.Historically confused with Clathroneuria; distinguished by forewing venation and genitalia structure.
Other Myrmeleontidae generaClathroneuria is distinguished by specific wing venation patterns in the costal space.

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Taxonomic History

Originally described as Brachynemurus coquilletti by Currie in 1898, this was later transferred to the Clathroneuria based on morphological studies of wing venation and genitalia.

Nomenclature

The specific epithet 'coquilletti' honors the entomologist Daniel William Coquillett (1856-1911), who made significant contributions to the study of North American Diptera and other insects.