antlion fly

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Noun antlion fly has 1 sense

ant lion, antlion, antlion fly - winged insect resembling a dragonfly; the larvae (doodlebugs) dig conical pits where they wait to catch e.g. ants
--₁ is a kind of neuropteron, neuropteran, neuropterous insect
--₁ is a member of Myrmeleon, genus Myrmeleon

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Antlion Fly

Noun

1. A type of fly from the family Myrmeleontidae, known for its predatory behavior during the larval stage.

Example Sentence: The antlion fly patiently waits at the bottom of its conical pit, ready to trap unsuspecting insects.

Adjective

1. Referring to something related to or characteristic of the antlion fly.

Example Sentence: The child was excited to observe the antlion fly larvae in its natural habitat.

Verb

1. To move or behave like an antlion fly.

Example Sentence: The cat pounced on its toy, trying to antlion fly its way towards it.

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