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Ant Lion

Ant lions (Antlions) are a family of insects in the order Neuroptera, classified as Myrmeleontidae. Ant lions are named for the predatory nature of the larvae (called doodlebug) which trap ants and other small insects in pits dug into the ground.

Ant Lion Pictures

6 comments:

  1. OsaidMay 27, 2009 at 11:41 PM

    A beautiful creature ona beautiful flower!
    Amazing..

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  2. RobynMay 28, 2009 at 5:40 AM

    It's quite a beautiful little insect. I used to admire them in my parent's garden.

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  3. AnonymousMay 28, 2009 at 7:20 AM

    Great shots!

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  4. Birdy OfficialMay 29, 2009 at 2:04 AM

    Thanks Osaid for your comment and appreciation.

    Thanks Robyn for the comment. When I was a kid, I used to enjoy feeding ants to antlion larva (doodlebug).

    Thanks for the comment Tricia.

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  5. Abu ZunnurMay 29, 2009 at 10:27 PM

    I've never seen this creature before, looks similar to dragonflies.

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  6. Birdy OfficialMay 30, 2009 at 7:53 AM

    Hi Zunnur!
    Thanks for the comment. You are true, antlions look similar to dragonflies and damselflies.

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