Antlion
Pronunciation: /ˈæntlɪən/
Antlion (noun)
- A type of insect larva that digs a small pit in sand and traps ants that fall in.
- The adult insect form related to the pit-digging larva, with delicate wings and a lace-like look.
Examples
- The antlion waits in the sand and traps passing ants.
- An antlion builds a pit to catch ants that wander nearby.