How to Identify Myrmeleontidae
Myrmeleontidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Neuroptera, class Insecta. The family contains 64 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Myrmeleontidae Species
Glenurus gratus (Say, 1839)
Glenurus gratus (Say, 1839)
The pleasing picture-winged antlion, Glenurus gratus, is a North American antlio…
Glenoleon pulchellus (Rambur, 1842)
Glenoleon pulchellus (Rambur, 1842)
Glenoleon pulchellus is Australia's most common ant lion, a neuropteran insect w…
Clathroneuria schwarzi (Currie, 1903)
Clathroneuria schwarzi (Currie, 1903)
Clathroneuria schwarzi is an antlion species from the Myrmeleontidae family foun…
Vella fallax (Rambur, 1842)
Vella fallax (Rambur, 1842)
Vella fallax is an antlion species from the Myrmeleontidae family found across t…
Clathroneuria coquilletti (Currie, 1898)
Clathroneuria coquilletti (Currie, 1898)
Clathroneuria coquilletti is a species of antlion in the family Myrmeleontidae f…
Peruveleon dorsalis (Banks, 1903)
Peruveleon dorsalis (Banks, 1903)
Peruveleon dorsalis is an antlion species in the Myrmeleontidae family found in …
Brachynemurus nebulosus (Olivier, 1811)
Brachynemurus nebulosus (Olivier, 1811)
Brachynemurus nebulosus is a North American antlion species in the Myrmeleontida…
Myrmeleon immaculatus De Geer, 1773
Myrmeleon immaculatus De Geer, 1773
Myrmeleon immaculatus is a common blue-grey pit-trapping antlion found across No…
Brachynemurus hubbardii Currie, 1898
Brachynemurus hubbardii Currie, 1898
Brachynemurus hubbardii is an antlion species found in Central and North America…
Euroleon nostras (Geoffroy, 1785)
Euroleon nostras (Geoffroy, 1785)
Euroleon nostras is an antlion with a wide Eurasian and North African range, and…
Mexoleon papago (Currie, 1899)
Mexoleon papago (Currie, 1899)
Mexoleon papago is an antlion species from the Myrmeleontidae family found in Ce…
Vella americana (Drury, 1773)
Vella americana (Drury, 1773)
Vella americana is a North American antlion species in the family Myrmeleontidae…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Myrmeleontidae?
Myrmeleontidae animals belong to the Neuroptera order in the Animalia kingdom. Browse the 64 species gallery above for visual identification references. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Myrmeleontidae?
Myrmeleontidae is classified in the order Neuroptera, class Insecta, phylum Arthropoda. The family contains 64 accepted species worldwide.
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