Newleon | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Neuroptera |
Family: | Myrmeleontidae |
Genus: | Newleon Miller & Stange, 2012 |
Newleon is a genus of Australian, cave-dwelling [1] antlions, that is, the genus belongs to the family Myrmeleontidae. [2]
The genus was first described by Miller and Stange in 2012, [2] [1] who describe them as not being true cave-dwelling antlions, because not all life stages are confined to caves. [1]
This genus consists of just one species, Newleon fragilis. [3] [4] [2]
The antlions are a group of about 2,000 species of insect in the neuropteran family Myrmeleontidae. They are known for the predatory habits of their larvae, which mostly dig pits to trap passing ants or other prey. In North America, the larvae are sometimes referred to as doodlebugs because of the marks they leave in the sand. The adult insects are less well known due to their relatively short lifespans compared to the larvae. Adults, sometimes known as antlion lacewings, mostly fly at dusk or after dark and may be mistakenly identified as dragonflies or damselflies.
Brachynemurini is a tribe of antlions in the family Myrmeleontidae. There are about 16 genera and at least 90 described species in Brachynemurini.
Glenurus is a genus of antlions in the family Myrmeleontidae and typical of the tribe Glenurini. There are about 12 described species in Glenurus.
Vella is a genus of antlions in the family Myrmeleontidae. There are about five described species in Vella.
Dendroleon is a genus of antlions in the family Myrmeleontidae. There are more than 20 described species in Dendroleon.
Paranthaclisis is a genus of antlions in the family Myrmeleontidae. There are five described species in Paranthaclisis.
Eremoleon is a genus of antlions belonging to the family Myrmeleontidae. The species of this genus are found from the southern United States to Central America.
Porrerus is a genus of antlions belonging to the family Myrmeleontidae.
Speleon is a genus of antlions, that is, the genus belongs to the family Myrmeleontidae.
Froggattisca is a genus of cave-dwelling antlions, that is, the genus belongs to the family Myrmeleontidae.
Froggattisca kakadu is a species of cave-dwelling antlions.
Froggattisca rennerensis is a species of cave-dwelling antlion, endemic to the Northern Territory.
Froggattisca testacea is a species of cave-dwelling antlion, endemic to the Northern Territory.
Froggattisca anicis is a species of cave-dwelling antlion, endemic to the Northern Territory and Western Australia.
Froggattisca gemma is a species of cave-dwelling antlion, endemic to Queensland and Western Australia.
Froggattisca rieki is a species of cave-dwelling antlion, endemic to the Northern Territory and Western Australia.
Froggattisca radiostriata is a species of cave-dwelling antlion, endemic to Queensland and Western Australia.
Heoclisis is a genus of cave-dwelling antlions, that is, insects in the family Myrmeleontidae.
Heoclisis fulva is a species of cave-dwelling antlion, found in Australia, in Queensland, Western Australia and the Northern Territory.
Froggattisca tipularia is a species of cave-dwelling antlion, endemic to Queensland. the Northern Territory and New South Wales.
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