Antlion

/ˈæntlaɪən/

Translation antlion into russian

Noun

/ˈæntlaɪən/

The antlion is known for its predatory larval stage.

Муравьиный лев известен своей хищной личиночной стадией.

Noun

/ˈæntlaɪən/

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.