Leptoconops antiquus explained

Leptoconops antiquus is an extinct species of biting midges belonging to the family Ceratopogonidae. This species was described from fossilized remains preserved in Lower Cretaceous amber from Lebanon.[1]

The species name antiquus (ancient) was given in reference to the great age of the fossil.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Borkent. Art. Leptoconops (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae), the Earliest Extant Lineage of Biting Midge, Discovered in 120-122 Million-Year-Old Lebanese Amber. American Museum Novitates. 26 April 2001. 3328. 1–11.

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