''Libelloides'' is a genus of

owlflies Ascalaphidae is a family of insects in the order Neuroptera, commonly called owlflies; there are some 450 extant species. They are fast-flying crepuscular or Diurnality, diurnal predators of other flying insects, and have large bulging eyes and ...

belonging to the subfamily

Ascalaphinae Ascalaphinae is the type subfamily of the neuropteran owlfly family. Most species are found in the tropics. Their characteristic apomorphy , shared with the Ululodinae, is the ridge which divides each of their large compound eyes; both groups are ...

. The species of this genus are present in most of Europe. They inhabit dry meadows or dry coniferous forests.

Species

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Libelloides baeticus ''Libelloides'' is a genus of owlflies belonging to the subfamily Ascalaphinae. The species of this genus are present in most of Europe. They inhabit dry meadows or dry coniferous forests. Species * ''Libelloides baeticus'' (Rambur, 1842) * ' ...

'' (Rambur, 1842) * ''

Libelloides coccajus ''Libelloides coccajus'', the "owly sulphur", is an owlfly species belonging to the family Ascalaphidae, subfamily Ascalaphinae. Distribution This rare insect is present in France, Czech Republic, Germany, Italy, Spain and Switzerland. Habitat ...

'' (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) * ''

Libelloides cunii ''Libelloides'' is a genus of owlflies belonging to the subfamily Ascalaphinae. The species of this genus are present in most of Europe. They inhabit dry meadows or dry coniferous forests. Species * ''Libelloides baeticus'' (Rambur, 1842) * ' ...

'' Selys-Longchamps, 1880 * ''

Libelloides hispanicus ''Libelloides'' is a genus of owlflies belonging to the subfamily Ascalaphinae. The species of this genus are present in most of Europe. They inhabit dry meadows or dry coniferous forests. Species * ''Libelloides baeticus'' (Rambur, 1842) * ' ...

'' (Rambur, 1842) * ''

Libelloides ictericus ''Libelloides'' is a genus of owlflies belonging to the subfamily Ascalaphinae. The species of this genus are present in most of Europe. They inhabit dry meadows or dry coniferous forests. Species * ''Libelloides baeticus'' (Rambur, 1842) * ' ...

'' (Charpentier, 1825) * ''

Libelloides lacteus ''Libelloides'' is a genus of owlflies belonging to the subfamily Ascalaphinae. The species of this genus are present in most of Europe. They inhabit dry meadows or dry coniferous forests. Species * ''Libelloides baeticus'' (Rambur, 1842) * ' ...

'' (Brullé, 1832) * ''

Libelloides longicornis ''Libelloides longicornis'', common name black yellow owlfly, is an owlfly species belonging to the family Ascalaphidae, subfamily Ascalaphinae. Distribution and habitat This species is present in South Western Europe (France, Germany, Italy, P ...

'' (Linnaeus, 1764) * ''

Libelloides macaronius ''Libelloides macaronius'' is a day-flying owlfly species of Europe and Asia. The genus belongs to the family Ascalaphidae, subfamily Ascalaphinae. Description The adult is a large insect somewhat resembling a dragonfly. Its body, eyes, and l ...

'' (Scopoli, 1763) * ''

Libelloides rhomboides ''Libelloides'' is a genus of owlflies belonging to the subfamily Ascalaphinae. The species of this genus are present in most of Europe. They inhabit dry meadows or dry coniferous forests. Species * ''Libelloides baeticus'' (Rambur, 1842) * ' ...

'' (Schneider, 1845) * ''

Libelloides sibiricus ''Libelloides'' is a genus of owlflies belonging to the subfamily Ascalaphinae. The species of this genus are present in most of Europe. They inhabit dry meadows or dry coniferous forests. Species * ''Libelloides baeticus'' (Rambur, 1842) * ' ...

References

Fischer, K., Hölzel, H., Kral, K. (2006) Divided and undivided compound eyes in Ascalaphidae (Insecta, Neuroptera) and their functional and phylogenetic significance. ''Journal of Zoological Systematics and Evolutionary Research'' 44, 285–289. Kral, K. (2002) Ultraviolet vision in European owlflies (Neuroptera: Ascalaphidae): a critical review. ''European Journal of Entomology'' 99: 1–4.

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