Speleon
Genus of insects
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Speleon is a genus of[1] antlions, that is, belonging to the family Myrmeleontidae.[2]
| Speleon | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Neuroptera |
| Family: | Myrmeleontidae |
| Tribe: | Dendroleontini |
| Genus: | Speleon Miller & Stange, 2012 |
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]
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