Antlion - Wikipedia
This article is about the insect. For other uses, see Antlion (disambiguation). The antlions are a group of about 2,000 species of insect in the neuropteran family Myrmeleontidae. They are known for the predatory habits of their larvae, which mostly dig pits to trap passing ants or other prey.
Giant Ant Lion - Vella fallax - BugGuide.Net
2006年8月21日 · This is the antlion Vella fallax (Rambur, 1842), one of our largest North American species of this family. …
Antlion - <em>Vella fallax</em> - Insect Identification
2024年6月24日 · This species is the biggest of all North American Antlions Its wingspan can stretch to 120 mm (over 4.5 inches) across. While the name seems unusual for an insect, it makes more sense when the feeding habit of its younger self is explored. The larval Antlion is also called a Doodlebug.
Neuroptera: Lacewings, Antlions, Mantisflies, Snakeflies in ...
Neuroptera are a small order of insects that have four distinct life stages: Egg, Larva, Pupa and Adult. In the larval stage probably all are predacious with characteristic sickle-shaped mandibles. The adults are largely nocturnal in habit and have soft …
Species Vella americana - BugGuide.Net
2022年8月25日 · Tribe Acanthaclisini (Giant Antlions) Genus Vella. Species americana (Vella americana) Synonyms and other taxonomic changes. Vella americana (Drury, 1770) Size. very large--wingspan to circa 125 mm, body length circa 50 mm (Banks, 1927; guide images) Identification. ♂.
Antlion - G. gratus (Glenurus gratus) - Insect Identification
2024年6月24日 · Capability, Shape, Texture/Pattern, Benefits, Dangers. Descriptors: long; wings; markings; tips; spots; dots; flying; tracks; doodlebug. Characteristics, Scientific Name, Classification, Taxonomy, Territorial Claims, and pictures of …
Antlion | Insect, Predator, Sand Trap, Larvae, & Facts ...
2024年10月15日 · antlion, (family Myrmeleontidae), family of about 2,000 species of insects that are named for the predatory nature of the larva, which commonly trap ants and other small insects in pits dug into the ground. Antlions are found throughout the world, primarily in …