Antlion Fly (Noun)
Meaning
Winged insect resembling a dragonfly; the larvae (doodlebugs) dig conical pits where they wait to catch e.g. ants.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- An adult antlion fly can be mistaken for a damselfly due to its similar features and shape.
- Antlion flies often swarm near lights at night, attracting both humans and other animals with their presence.
- There are various variations of antlion flies, some have their bodies separated by a thin waist, resembling true fly design.
- When an antlion fly mates, the female one does not take long since the male one passes away quickly after successful mating.
- Despite their commonalities with other fliers, antlion flies also exhibit unique flight patterns as they seek out prey.