Euptilon arizonense
(Banks, 1935)
Euptilon arizonense is a of antlion in the Myrmeleontidae, order Neuroptera. Originally described as Psammoleon arizonensis by Banks in 1935, it was later transferred to the Euptilon. The species is known from the southwestern United States and Mexico. Antlions in this genus are typically associated with sandy where their larvae construct pit traps to capture prey.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Euptilon arizonense: /juːˈptɪlɒn ˌarɪˈzoʊnɛns/
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Habitat
Sandy , including sandy soils where larvae can construct pitfall traps.
Distribution
Recorded from Middle America and North America. Specific localities include Arizona and adjacent regions of the southwestern United States and Mexico.
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Taxonomic history
Originally described as Psammoleon arizonensis by Banks in 1935, this was subsequently transferred to the Euptilon. The genus Euptilon is part of the diverse antlion Myrmeleontidae, which contains over 1,500 described species worldwide.
Research note
A 1968 study by Matthews and Matthews on 'Trypargilum arizonense' in trap nests from Arizona actually refers to Trypoxylon californicum, as T. arizonense was an outdated name for that . This highlights the importance of verifying current when consulting older literature.