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ant-lion

Myrmeleon formicarius

Classification

Class
Insecta

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. In North America, the larvae are sometimes referred to as doodlebugs because of the marks they leave in the sand.

Distribution

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Netherlands · 501Germany · 325France · 68Italy · 44Switzerland · 17Belgium · 6Spain · 5Luxembourg · 1