Eremoleon femoralis
(Banks, 1942)
Eremoleon femoralis is a of antlion in the Myrmeleontidae, described by Banks in 1942. The Eremoleon comprises antlions associated with arid and sandy . This species occurs in North America and Middle America, though detailed natural history information remains limited. Antlions in this genus are typically found in dry environments where their larvae construct pit traps in loose soil to capture prey.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Eremoleon femoralis: /ˌɛrəˌmoʊliˈɒn fɛmɒˈreɪlɪs/
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Habitat
Arid and sandy environments; dry with loose soil suitable for larval pit construction.
Distribution
North America and Middle America.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
- From the mailbag – white lilies feeling the blues: Could it be the banded greenhouse thrips, Hercinothrips femoralis? — Bug of the Week
- Cimbicidae | Beetles In The Bush
- I Brake for Dung Beetles! | Beetles In The Bush
- behavior | Beetles In The Bush | Page 6