antlion

British

/ ˈæntˌlaɪən /

noun

Also called: antlion fly. any of various neuropterous insects of the family Myrmeleontidae, which typically resemble dragonflies and are most common in tropical regions
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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Except that this bug, with its nearly two-inch wingspan, was way too big to be an antlion.

From New York Times ● Mar. 2, 2023

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