Palpares sobrinus explained

Palpares sobrinus is a species of antlion in the family Myrmeleontidae. It is found in southern Africa.

Description

Palpares sobrinus is a relatively large antlion; wing length is about 5 cm. The very broad wings are mottled dark brown. Males have long appendages at the end of the abdomen.

Distribution

This species is fairly common in grassland in north-eastern South Africa.[1] It has also been recorded in Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe.[2] [3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Mansell. M.. LacewingMAP record no. 522. vmus.adu.org.za. Animal Demography Unit, University of Cape Town. 14 September 2016. 2015.
  2. Web site: Palpares sobrinus - Taxonomy. insectoid.info. 14 September 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160919042451/http://insectoid.info/insecta/pterygota/neoptera/neuropterida/neuroptera/myrmeleontiformia/myrmeleontoidea/myrmeleontidae/palparinae/palparini/palpares/sobrinus/. 19 September 2016. dead.
  3. Web site: Animal Demography Unit. The Virtual Museum @ ADU. vmus.adu.org.za. Department of Biological Sciences, University of Cape Town. 14 September 2016.

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