Author reports the first occurrence of Nohoveus zigan (H. Aspöck et al., 1980) in Greece. Distribution, habitat, and major morphological features species are given.

Antlion larvae of Cueta sauteri (Esben-Petersen) and Myrmeleon bore (Tjeder) from mainland China were collected in the field and reared to adults in the laboratory. Larval morphology of each species was described and complemented with behavioral observations. Their most important diagnostic characteristics are head capsule markings, mandibular length, mandibular teeth length, distance between m...

Ant lions are insect larvae that feed on the liquefied internal components of insect prey. Prey capture is assisted by the injection of toxins that are reportedly derived from both the insect and bacterial symbionts. These larvae display interesting gut physiology where the midgut is not connected to the hindgut, preventing elimination of solid waste until adulthood. The presence of a discontin...

Abstract The diversity of insects can be explained by their ability to fill various ecological niches, which includes the foraging from diverse sources. cuticle-based feeding structures interact with food and show adaptations in shape, material composition mechanical properties it. In this study, we focus on mouthparts a very prominent ambush predator, antlion larvae Euroleon nostras . By nanoi...