antlion

• Ein geflügeltes Insekt, dessen Larve, bekannt als Ameisenlöwe, trichterförmige Gruben im Sand gräbt, um Ameisen und andere kleine Beute zu fangen.

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.

   Ameisenlöwe

   • 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.

   Synonymedoodlebug

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.

   Erwachsenes Insekt

   • 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.