antlion

/ˈæntlaɪən/

Definitions

1. noun

A larva of the antlion beetle (Myrmeleontidae), which digs a pit with steep sides, often with a funnel shape, to capture and devour ants.

“The children stumbled upon an antlion’s pit while playing in the desert.”

Synonyms

  • antlion beetle larva
  • doodlebug

Antonyms

  • beneficial insect
  • harmless creature