Antlion larva, macrophotograph. Antlions (family Myrmeleontidae) are lacewings named for the aggressive predatory nature of their larvae. Antlion larv

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Antlion larva, macrophotograph. Antlions (family Myrmeleontidae) are lacewings named for the aggressive predatory nature of their larvae. Antlion larvae dig pits to trap passing ants. The larvae live at the bottom of the pit and grab any ants that fall in, crushing them with their powerful jaws.

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