antlion
What is another word for antlion? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — An antlion is any of a group of mostly nocturnal insects in the family Myrmeleontidae whose larvae dig cone-shaped pits in sand to trap ants and other insects.
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How to use antlion
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antlion larva
antlion pit
antlion trap
It is an everyday name used in general and entomological contexts alike.
Etymology
The name joins ant and lion, referring to the larva's fierce, predatory habit of ambushing ants.
Full origin of antlion →Frequently asked questions
What does an antlion look like as an adult?
The adult superficially resembles a damselfly, though the two insects are not related.
How does an antlion catch its prey?
The larva buries itself beneath a cone-shaped pit in sand and traps ants and other insects that fall in.
What family of insects do antlions belong to?
They belong to the family Myrmeleontidae.
