Antlions are fascinating insects that can be found in many parts of the world. They are known for their unique predatory behavior, which involves digging pits in the sand and waiting for unsuspecting prey to fall in. Antlions have powerful jaws that can easily capture and devour their prey
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. The adult insects are less well known due to their relatively short lifespans in comparison with the larvae. Adults, sometimes known as antlion lacewings, mostly fly at dusk or just after dark and may be mistakenly identified as dragonflies or damselflies.