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antlion
/ ˈæntˌlaɪən /
noun
- Also calledantlion fly any of various neuropterous insects of the family Myrmeleontidae, which typically resemble dragonflies and are most common in tropical regions
- Also called (US)doodlebug the larva of this insect, which has very large jaws and buries itself in the sand to await its prey
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