Synonyms
None
Diagnosis
As is typical of most Ankylopterygini, there is a very broad costal area of the forewing. Only two genera of Ankylopterygini are known from Madagascar: Ankylopteryx and Parankylopteryx. The two genera can be separated by Ankylopteryx having the apex of tarsi blackened, and the base of the forewing costal vein unmarked (pale). There are two species of Ankylopteryx in Madagascar: A. alluaudi and A. tanana. Of these two species, A. tanana has a series of small dark spots along the hind margin of the forewing, while A. alluaudi does not (Fraser, 1951; 1952).
Type Depository
MNHN, Paris.
Type Locality
MADAGASCAR: Mt Tsaratanana, February 1951, 1400-1800 m, 1 female
Geographical Distribution
Known only from the type female.
Temporal Distribution
February.
Elevation
1400- 1800 m. This appears to be a fairly high altitude species.
Remarks
The original description contains an illustration of the wings. The most characteristic feature of these wings is the row of dark spots along the hind margin of the forewing.
References
Fraser, F. C. 1951. A revision of the Madagascar Neuroptera with a key to their identifications and descriptions of new species. I. Osmylidae, Hemerobiidae and Chrysopidae. Naturaliste Malgache 3:15-31. 10 figures.
Fraser, F. C. 1952. New additions to the fauna of Madagascar. Odonata and Neuroptera. Memoires de l'Institut Scientifique de Madagascar (E)1:135-143. 5 figures.