Antlion
Myrmeleontidae
Insects and ArachnidsConservation: Varies by species
Antlion larvae dig cone-shaped pits in dry, sandy soil and wait at the bottom for ants to slip in. The adults look like delicate, slow-flying damselflies and are often drawn to lights at night.
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