Purenleon connexus
(Banks, 1920)
Purenleon connexus is a of antlion in the Myrmeleontidae, first described by Banks in 1920. It belongs to a of small, often inconspicuous antlions distributed in the Americas. The species has been recorded from both Middle America and North America. Like other antlions, are aerial while larvae are predatory, constructing pit traps in loose soil. Specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Purenleon connexus: /pʊˈrɛnleɪ.ən kəˈnɛksəs/
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Distribution
Middle America and North America (present in both regions based on occurrence records).
More Details
Taxonomic note
The Purenleon was established relatively recently and includes formerly placed in other antlion genera. Purenleon connexus was originally described by Nathan Banks in 1920.
Data availability
As of current records, this has 34 observations on iNaturalist, indicating it is documented but not frequently encountered or reported.