Scotoleon longipalpis
(Hagen, 1888)
Scotoleon longipalpis is a of antlion in the Myrmeleontidae. The Scotoleon is characterized by males having a much longer tipped with bracket-like claspers. Like other antlions, this species undergoes complete from a predatory larval stage to a delicate, lacy-winged adult.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Scotoleon longipalpis: //ˌskɒtəˈliːən ˌlɒŋɡɪˈpælpɪs//
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Identification
males of Scotoleon have a distinctly elongated with bracket-like claspers at the tip, a trait especially pronounced in this . Adults can be distinguished from by their short, thick, clubbed . Scotoleon adults are cryptic, with dark spots and speckles on the wings that break up their outline when at rest.
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Distribution
Central America and North America.
Behavior
are known to align themselves perfectly against grass stems or twigs to become essentially invisible when at rest. They fly clumsily and are most often seen among tall grasses, especially at dusk.