Palpares libelluloides is a species of antlion in the genus Palpares belonging to the family Myrmeleontidae . It is found across Southern Europe. Description Palpares libelluloides has a relatively large wingspan of more than . The very broad wings are mottled dark brown. The males can be recognized by their long, delicate genital appendages. The day-and night-active imagos can be observed from May to September. Their flight is usually short and close to the ground. The specific name libelluloides means "dragonfly-like" (cf the dragonfly genus Libellula). Distribution This species is widespread in the Mediterranean regions and it is mainly present in Albania, Bulgaria, France, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Romania, Spain and Turkey. It can be found in thickets and rocky slopes up to about 1000 meters above sea level. References Biolib Fauna europaea External links Doritbarzakay Myrmeleontidae Neuroptera of Europe Insects described in 1764 Taxa named by Carl Linnaeus