antlion

• Substantivo que designa o inseto alado cuja larva, conhecida como formiga-leão, cava covas cônicas na areia para capturar formigas e outros pequenos insetos.

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.

   Formiga-leão

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdoodlebug

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.

   Inseto adulto

   • 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.