myrmeleon

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Noun myrmeleon has 1 sense

Myrmeleon, genus Myrmeleon - type genus of the Myrmeleontidae: antlions
--₁ is a kind of arthropod genus
--₁ is a member of Myrmeleontidae, family Myrmeleontidae
--₁ has members:
ant lion, antlion, antlion fly; doodlebug, ant lion, antlion

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Myrmeleon

noun

1. any of various insects of the family Myrmeleontidae, commonly known as antlions. These insects have elongated bodies with large, membranous wings and are known for their larval form, which lives in funnel-shaped pits and feeds on ants or other insects that fall into them.

Example Sentence: The myrmeleon larva waits patiently at the bottom of its pit, ready to ambush any unsuspecting ant that falls inside.

adjective

1. pertaining to or characteristic of the family Myrmeleontidae.

Example Sentence: The myrmeleon species is easily distinguishable by its unique wing pattern and elongated body structure.

verb

1. to behave or act in a deceptive or crafty manner, similar to the hunting behavior of the myrmeleon larvae.

Example Sentence: He myrmeleoned his way through the negotiation, manipulating the situation to his advantage without others noticing.