antlion

• 一种有翅昆虫，其幼虫（称为蚁狮）在沙中挖出漏斗状陷阱来捕捉蚂蚁和其他小型猎物。

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.

   蚁狮

   • 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.

   同义词doodlebug

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.

   成虫蚁狮

   • 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.