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ant lion

/ˈænt ˌlaɪən/

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/ˈænt ˌlaɪən/C1formalscientific
  • ruНебольшое насекомое, чья личинка выкапывает ямку в песчаной почве, чтобы ловить муравьев и другую мелкую добычу; также известен как муравьиный лев.

A small insect whose larva digs a pit in sandy soil to trap ants and other small prey; also known as a doodlebug.

  1. Insect larvaB2formal

    The larval stage of an insect in the family Myrmeleontidae, known for digging cone-shaped pits in sandy soil to trap ants and other small insects.

    ruЛичинка муравьиного льва

    • The ant lion larva waits at the bottom of its pit for prey.
    • Children watched the ant lion flick sand at the struggling ant.
    • The ant lion's pit is a clever trap for unwary insects.
  2. Adult insectB2formal

    The adult form of the ant lion, which resembles a dragonfly but has clubbed antennae and is a weak flier.

    ruВзрослое насекомое

    • The adult ant lion is often seen near lights at night.
    • Unlike the larva, the adult ant lion feeds on nectar and pollen.
    • The ant lion's delicate wings make it a graceful but slow flyer.