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ant lion

or ant·li·on

noun
  1. any of several insects belonging to the family Myrmeleontidae, of the order Neuroptera, the larvae of which dig a pit in sand where they lie in wait to prey upon ants or other insects that lose their footing.
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Origin of ant lion

First recorded in 1805–15
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British Dictionary definitions for antlion

antlion

noun
  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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