Biology:Speleon

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Short description: Genus of insects

Speleon
Scientific classification e
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Neuroptera
Family: Myrmeleontidae
Tribe: Dendroleontini
Genus: Speleon
Miller & Stange, 2012

Speleon is a genus of[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] Despite frequently being referred to as "cave dwelling," Miller and Strange describe them as not being true cave-dwelling antlions, because not all life stages are confined to caves.[1]

Species

These species belong to the genus Speleon:[3][4][2]

  • Speleon cavernicolus Miller and Stange, 2012
  • Speleon pilliga Miller and Stange, 2012
  • Speleon yallingup Miller and Stange, 2012

References

Wikidata ☰ Q110156188 entry