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antlion

/ˈænt.laɪ.ən/

Traducción: Insecto neuróptero cuyas larvas, conocidas como hormiga león, excavan trampas en forma de cono en la arena para atrapar hormigas y otros pequeños insectos.

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noun

/ˈænt.laɪ.ən/C1formal
  • esInsecto neuróptero cuyas larvas, conocidas como hormiga león, excavan trampas en forma de cono en la arena para atrapar hormigas y otros pequeños insectos.

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.

    esLarva del hormiga león

    • 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.

    Sinónimosdoodlebug

  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.

    eshormiga león adulta

    • 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.
Formas
  • antlions plural form
  • antlions' possessive plural form
  • antlion's possessive singular form