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Libelloides

Libelloides
Ascalaphidae - Libelloides coccajus.JPG
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.


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