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Antlion
see synonyms of antlionNoun
2. ant lion, antlion, antlion fly
winged insect resembling a dragonfly; the larvae (doodlebugs) dig conical pits where they wait to catch e.g. ants
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Antlion
see synonyms of antlionnoun
1. Also called: antlion fly
any of various neuropterous insects of the family Myrmeleontidae, which typically resemble dragonflies and are most common in tropical regions
2. Also called (US): doodlebug
the larva of this insect, which has very large jaws and buries itself in the sand to await its prey
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Antlion
see synonyms of antlionn.
Any of various insects of the family Myrmeleontidae, having large-jawed larvae that dig a conical crater in the sand to trap ants and other insects for food.
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