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antlion fly

/ˈæntˌlaɪən flaɪ/

翻译: 蚁蛉科昆虫的俗称,其幼虫会在沙地挖掘漏斗状陷阱捕食蚂蚁等小型昆虫;成虫形似蜻蜓,翅膀长而窄,飞行力弱。

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/ˈæntˌlaɪən flaɪ/C1formalscientific
  • zh蚁蛉科昆虫的俗称,其幼虫会在沙地挖掘漏斗状陷阱捕食蚂蚁等小型昆虫;成虫形似蜻蜓,翅膀长而窄,飞行力弱。

A common name for a type of insect in the family Myrmeleontidae, whose larvae are known for digging pit traps to catch ants and other small prey. The adult antlion fly resembles a damselfly with long, slender wings and a weak, fluttering flight.

  1. Insect speciesC1formal

    A type of insect belonging to the family Myrmeleontidae, whose larvae are known for digging pit traps to catch ants and other small prey.

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    • The antlion fly is often found in sandy areas where it builds its pitfall trap.
    • The adult antlion fly resembles a damselfly but has clubbed antennae.
    • Entomologists study the antlion fly for its unique predatory behavior.