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antlion

/ˈæntlaɪən/

Translations

antlionnoun

antlions

/ˈæntlaɪən/

муравьиный лев

The antlion is known for its predatory larval stage.

Муравьиный лев известен своей хищной личиночной стадией.

Synonyms

doodle bug

antlionadjective

/ˈæntˌlaɪ.ən/

Used attributively to modify another noun (e.g., "antlion larva").

antlionnoun

A type of insect known for its predatory larval stage, where it digs conical pits in sandy soil to trap ants and other small insects.

The antlion larva patiently waited at the bottom of its pit for an unsuspecting ant to fall in.

The adult form of the insect, which resembles a dragonfly and is part of the family Myrmeleontidae.

The antlion, in its adult form, flitted gracefully through the air, searching for a mate.

antlionadjective

Relating to or characteristic of an antlion or its behavior.

The researchers studied the antlion pit-building technique in detail.