antlion

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A winged insect resembling a dragonfly: An adult antlion is a flying insect that looks similar to a dragonfly.
    • The larva of any of several insects: The term "antlion" also refers specifically to the larval stage of these insects, which are known for their predatory habits.
Usage Examples

  • Noun (Adult Insect):

    • We saw an antlion flitting near the porch light.
    • The antlion is less agile in flight than a true dragonfly.

  • Noun (Larva):

    • The antlion dug a pit in the fine sand to trap its prey.
    • Children sometimes call the antlion larva a "doodlebug."
Advanced Usage
  • "Antlion pit": Refers to the conical trap dug by the larva.
    • The antlion pit is a marvel of natural engineering.
Variants and Related Words
  • Ant lion: An alternative spelling of the word.
  • Doodlebug: A common name for the antlion larva.
  • Myrmeleontidae: The scientific family name for antlions.
Synonyms
  • Doodlebug (specifically for the larva).
  • Lacewing (Note: Antlions belong to the same broader order, Neuroptera, as lacewings, but they are different insects).
Related Phrases
  • Antlion trap: Another term for the pit constructed by the larva.
    • The antlion trap is designed to funnel insects to the bottom.
Noun
  1. winged insect resembling a dragonfly; the larvae (doodlebugs) dig conical pits where they wait to catch e.g. ants
  2. the larva of any of several insects

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