Two new species of antlions:
Researchers recently discovered two new species of antlions named Indophanes keralaensis and Indophanes sahyadriensis belonging to the family Myrmeleontidae under the order Neuroptera.Antlions are a group of about 2,000 different species of insects. They belong to a family called Myrmeleontidae. They are named for the predatory nature of the larvae, which commonly trap ants and other small insects in pits dug into the ground.
Adult antlions are not as well known. They live for a shorter time than the larvae. Adult antlions, sometimes called antlion lacewings, usually fly at dusk or after dark.People sometimes mistake them for dragonflies or damselflies.Antlions are harmless and cause no damage to flowers, people, or structures. They are highly beneficial and feed on ants and other insects that fall into their traps.
