antlion

• اسم يشير إلى حشرة مجنحة تنتمي إلى رتبة شبكية الأجنحة، ويرقتها المعروفة بأسد النمل تحفر حفراً مخروطية في الرمل لاصطياد النمل وغيره من الفرائس الصغيرة.

A noun referring to a winged insect whose larva, known as a doodlebug, digs conical pits in sand to trap ants and other small prey.

1. Larval insectC1formalscientific

   The larva of any of several insects belonging to the family Myrmeleontidae, known for digging conical pits to trap prey.

   أسد النمل

   • The antlion larva digs a small pit in the sand to catch ants.
   • Antlions are often found in dry, sandy areas.
   • The antlion's pit is a clever trap for unsuspecting insects.

   المرادفاتdoodlebug

2. Adult insectC1formalscientific

   A winged insect resembling a dragonfly; the larvae (also called doodlebugs) dig conical pits where they wait to catch prey such as ants.

   الحشرة البالغة

   • The adult antlion has delicate, lace-like wings.
   • Unlike the larva, the adult antlion is a weak flier.
   • Antlions are often seen near sandy habitats where their larvae live.