Timoleontidae

GPTKB entity

Statements (59)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:family
gptkbp:behavior mating rituals
flying
gptkbp:behavioral_diversity high
gptkbp:belongs_to gptkb:Insecta
gptkbp:breeding_season spring to summer
gptkbp:color_variation high
gptkbp:coloration varies by species
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Antlions
gptkbp:conservation_status not evaluated
gptkbp:cultural_significance none known
gptkbp:diet gptkb:nectar
predatory
gptkbp:distribution temperate regions
tropical regions
gptkbp:first_described_by 1830
gptkbp:fossil_record present
gptkbp:geographic_distribution worldwide
gptkbp:habitat terrestrial
gptkbp:habitat_preference moist environments
dry environments
gptkbp:has_features high
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Timoleontidae
gptkbp:larval_stage gptkb:sand_dunes
several months
larvae
ambush predators
small vertebrates
other insects
large mandibles
camouflaged appearance
gptkbp:life_cycle complete metamorphosis
gptkbp:lifespan few weeks to months
gptkbp:notable_species gptkb:Myrmeleon
Brachynemurus
Drepanoleon
gptkbp:number_of_stages adults
gptkbp:order gptkb:Neuroptera
gptkbp:originated_in ancient lineage
gptkbp:predators gptkb:birds
small mammals
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:research_focus conservation biology
behavioral ecology
phylogenetics
systematics
gptkbp:research_importance biodiversity studies
ecological indicators
gptkbp:significance pest control
pollination
gptkbp:strategic_importance none known
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships with fungi
with plants
gptkbp:threats climate change
pollution
habitat loss
gptkbp:wing_configuration membranous wings
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Timoleon
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5