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myrmeleon

/ˌmɜː.mɪˈliː.ɒn/

Tradução: Substantivo que designa o gênero-tipo da família Myrmeleontidae, ao qual pertencem as formigas-leão, insetos neurópteros cujas larvas são predadoras que cavam armadilhas na areia.

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/ˌmɜː.mɪˈliː.ɒn/C2formalscientific
  • ptSubstantivo que designa o gênero-tipo da família Myrmeleontidae, ao qual pertencem as formigas-leão, insetos neurópteros cujas larvas são predadoras que cavam armadilhas na areia.

A noun referring to the type genus of the Myrmeleontidae family, which includes antlions.

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  1. Type genus of antlionsC2formalscientific

    A genus of insects in the family Myrmeleontidae, commonly known as antlions. The larvae are known for digging pit traps to catch ants and other small prey.

    ptFormiga-leão

    • The Myrmeleon larva constructs a conical pit in sandy soil to capture ants.
    • Researchers observed the hunting behavior of Myrmeleon in the wild.
    • The adult Myrmeleon resembles a damselfly and is often nocturnal.
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