Peruveleon dorsalis
This record describes Peruveleon dorsalis (species). Recorded family: Myrmeleontidae. Recorded order: Neuroptera.
Identification and Appearance
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Additional details | Quoting original description (Banks, 1903), for what it's worth: Brachynemurus dorsalis , sp. nov. Face yellowish, a dark brown interantennal mark, concave below, a pale transverse band from eye to eye above antennae ; vertex brown, with a small pale band on posterior margin not reaching the eyes. Antennse brown, annulate with pale, basal joints pale. |
| Pronotum | Pronotum brown on sides, with a broad, pale median stripe, rather broader in front than behind, continued back on thorax, but rather broken by median marks ; lateral lobes brown, with a pale dot just above base of wings ; mesoscutellum with a median brown stripe ; legs pale, the femora dark brown near tips, especially on outer side, tibia with a narrow band near middle and one at tip, and tarsus with two dark bands. |
| Abdomen | Abdomen dark brown, unmarked. |
| Wings | Wings hyaline, veins brown interrupted with pale, a distinct brown dot at tip of upper fork of cubitus toward outer margin of wings, and another at end of lower fork near end of anal vein. |
| Wings | Wings rather narrow; hut few costal cross-veins forked; venation on usual plan. Length 27 mm. Laredo, Texas (McClendon). Similar in appearance to B. longicaudus but markings of head, pronotum and legs entirely different. ♀ ♂ |
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Neuroptera (Antlions, Lacewings, and Allies)
- Superfamily
- Myrmeleontoidea
- Family
- Myrmeleontidae (Antlions & Owlflies)
- Subfamily
- Myrmeleontinae
- Tribe
- Brachynemurini
- Genus
- Peruveleon
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
TX
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Peruveleon dorsalis (Banks, 1903)
About Antlions, Lacewings, and Allies: the wider group
Order-level background for Neuroptera, the group containing Peruveleon dorsalis. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Neuroptera (lacewings, antlions, owlflies) includes ~6,000 described species. Green lacewing larvae are called 'aphid lions' - a single larva can consume up to 200 aphids per week.
Ecological role of the group
Antlion larvae build conical pit traps in sandy soil - an engineering feat studied by physicists for insights into granular mechanics. Adult lacewings are important pollinators of night-blooming flowers.
Economic and practical significance of the group
Lacewings are commercially reared and sold as biological pest control agents. The global biological pest control market, which heavily features lacewings, was valued at $6.6 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach $16.4 billion by 2033.
Recorded sources for this group: USDA IPM, biological control market research. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Peruveleon dorsalis (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by cotinis , PaleoJon
Frequently Asked Questions About Peruveleon dorsalis
What is Peruveleon dorsalis?
Peruveleon dorsalis is a species in the family Myrmeleontidae, within the order Neuroptera.
How big is Peruveleon dorsalis?
27 mm length (Banks, 1903), gender not specified
How do you identify Peruveleon dorsalis?
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Additional details | Quoting original description (Banks, 1903), for what it's worth: Brachynemurus dorsalis , sp. nov. Face yellowish, a dark brown interantennal mark, concave below, a pale transverse band from eye to eye above antennae ; vertex brown, with a small pale band on posterior margin not reaching the eyes. Antennse brown, annulate with pale, basal joints pale. |
| Pronotum | Pronotum brown on sides, with a broad, pale median stripe, rather broader in front than behind, continued back on thorax, but rather broken by median marks ; lateral lobes brown, with a pale dot just above base of wings ; mesoscutellum with a median brown stripe ; legs pale, the femora dark brown near tips, especially on outer side, tibia with a narrow band near middle and one at tip, and tarsus with two dark bands. |
| Abdomen | Abdomen dark brown, unmarked. |
| Wings | Wings hyaline, veins brown interrupted with pale, a distinct brown dot at tip of upper fork of cubitus toward outer margin of wings, and another at end of lower fork near end of anal vein. |
| Wings | Wings rather narrow; hut few costal cross-veins forked; venation on usual plan. Length 27 mm. Laredo, Texas (McClendon). Similar in appearance to B. longicaudus but markings of head, pronotum and legs entirely different. ♀ ♂ |
Where is Peruveleon dorsalis found?
Range: TX