Weeleus

Weeleus acutus is an antlion of the tribe Distoleontini, and the sole member of the genus Weeleus. It is endemic to New Zealand, and is widely distributed, being recorded from Kerikeri to Wakatipu. This species was first described by Francis [Walker |Francis Walker] in 1853 from a specimen presented by Andrew [Sinclair |Andrew Sinclair].
File:Weeleus acutus closed wings.jpg|alt=Weeleus acutus adult with closed wings at Boyle River, Canterbury. Attracted to light at night.|left|thumb|Weeleus acutus adult with closed wings at Boyle [River |Boyle River], Canterbury. Attracted to light at night.