Antlion

Pronunciation: /ˈæntlɪən/

Antlion (noun)

  1. A type of insect larva that digs a small pit in sand and traps ants that fall in.
  2. 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.