Picture-winged Antlions and Allies

Nemoleontinae

Classification

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Nemoleontinae: //ˌnɛmoʊliˈɒntɪni//

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Images

Euptilon ornatum Drury 01 by DruryV1P046AA.jpg: Drury, Dru, 1725-1803. Westwood, J. O. 1805-1893. derivative work: Kevmin (talk). Used under a Public domain license.
Chauliodes virginiensis Drury 01 by DruryV1P046AA.jpg: Drury, Dru, 1725-1803. Westwood, J. O. 1805-1893. derivative work: Kevmin (talk). Used under a Public domain license.
Myrmeleon americanum Drury 01 by DruryV1P046AA.jpg: Drury, Dru, 1725-1803. Westwood, J. O. 1805-1893. derivative work: Kevmin (talk). Used under a Public domain license.
Illustrations of Exotic Entomology I 46 by Plates: Dru Drury (1725–1803). Text: John Obadiah Westwood (1805–1893). Used under a Public domain license.
Myrmeleon libelluloides Drury 01 by DruryV1P046AA.jpg: Drury, Dru, 1725-1803. Westwood, J. O. 1805-1893. derivative work: Kevmin (talk). Used under a Public domain license.
DruryV1P046AA by Dru Drury (1725–1803), John Obadiah Westwood (1805–1893). Used under a Public domain license.

Summary

The Nemoleontinae are a subfamily of ant-lions, erected by Nathan Banks in 1911, and are recognized for their diversity and large number of species, particularly in temperate and tropical regions.

Distribution

Temperate and tropical regions worldwide; 14 species in western US and 5 species in southeastern US.

Tags

  • Nemoleontinae
  • ant-lions
  • insecta
  • neuroptera