Libelloides | |
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Libelloides coccajus, female | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Subphylum: | Hexapoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Neuroptera |
Suborder: | Myrmeleontiformia |
Family: | Ascalaphidae |
Subfamily: | Ascalaphinae |
Genus: | Libelloides |
Libelloides is a genus of net-winged insects belonging to the family Ascalaphidae subfamily Ascalaphinae. The species of this genus are present in most of Europe. They inhabit dry meadows or dry coniferous forests.
Fischer, K., Hölzel, H., Kral, K. (2006) Divided and undivided compound eyes in Ascalaphidae (Insecta, Neuroptera) and their functional and phylogenetic significance. Journal of Zoological Systematics and Evolutionary Research 44, 285-289.
Kral, K. (2002) Ultraviolet vision in European owlflies (Neuroptera: Ascalaphidae): a critical review. European Journal of Entomology 99: 1-4.