Peruveleon dorsalis
(Banks, 1903)
Peruveleon dorsalis is a of antlion in the Myrmeleontidae. Antlions are predatory insects whose larvae construct conical pit traps in sandy or loose soil to capture prey. The species is distributed across Central America and North America. As a member of the Peruveleon, it represents part of the diverse antlion fauna found in the Western Hemisphere.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Peruveleon dorsalis: /ˈpɛr.u.vɛ.le.ɒn dɔːrˈseɪlɪs/
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Distribution
Central America and North America. Distribution records confirm presence in Middle America and North America.
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Taxonomic Note
Originally described by Banks in 1903. The Peruveleon is part of the Myrmeleontidae, which contains approximately 2,000 described of antlions worldwide.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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