Antlion
any of several insects belonging to the family Myrmeleontidae, of the order Neuroptera, the larvae of which dig a pit in sand where they lie in wait to prey upon ants or other insects that lose their footing.
noun
Also called antlion fly. any of various neuropterous insects of the family Myrmeleontidae, which typically resemble dragonflies and are most common in tropical regions
Also called (US) doodlebug. the larva of this insect, which has very large jaws and buries itself in the sand to await its prey
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