antlion

Noun
  1. The larva of any of several insects (synset 102266884)
    is a type of: larva - the immature free-living form of most invertebrates and amphibians and fish which at hatching from the egg is fundamentally unlike its parent and must metamorphose
    belongs to: genus myrmeleon, myrmeleon - type genus of the Myrmeleontidae: antlions
    same as: ant lion, doodlebug
  2. Winged insect resembling a dragonfly;
    The larvae (doodlebugs) dig conical pits where they wait to catch e.g. ants (synset 102266673)
    is a type of: neuropteran, neuropteron, neuropterous insect - insect having biting mouthparts and four large membranous wings with netlike veins
    belongs to: genus myrmeleon, myrmeleon - type genus of the Myrmeleontidae: antlions
    same as: ant lion, antlion fly

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