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ANTLION FLY

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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Antlion Fly.

Antlion Fly - as a noun

Winged insect resembling a dragonfly; the larvae (doodlebugs) dig conical pits where they wait to catch e.g. ants

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ant lionantlion7

Example Sentences

"The antlion fly is a predatory insect that constructs conical pits in sandy areas to trap its prey."
"The antlion fly larva waits patiently at the bottom of its pit, buried under the sand, ready to snap up any unsuspecting insect that falls in."
"The antlion fly's pit has steep sides that prevent its prey from crawling out once they have fallen in."
"The antlion fly is also commonly known as the doodlebug."
"The antlion fly larvae go through several stages of growth before maturing into adults."
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