Myrmeleontidae

insect family

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taxonomy of Neuroptera

  • green lacewing
    In neuropteran: Annotated classification

    Family Myrmeleontidae (antlions)Adults with long, slender wings; bodies partly covered with fine hairs; dragonfly-like; antennae short, weakly clubbed or flattened distally. Larvae (called antlions or doodle bugs) short and broad; head small; neck bent to allow rapid upward and backward movement of head; mandibles strong,…

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