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ant li·on
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Princeton's WordNet
doodlebug, ant lion, antlionnoun
the larva of any of several insects
ant lion, antlion, antlion flynoun
winged insect resembling a dragonfly; the larvae (doodlebugs) dig conical pits where they wait to catch e.g. ants
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ant lion
An ant lion is a name applied to a group of about 2,000 species of insects in the family Myrmeleontidae known for the fiercely predatory habits of their larvae, which in many species dig pits to trap passing ants or other prey. The adults somewhat resemble dragonflies and mostly feed on nectar or pollen, but are not well known as they are crepuscular or nocturnal. They are found worldwide. The term "ant lion" is also often applied more specifically to the largest genera, particularly Myrmeleon and Euroleon.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of ant lion in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of ant lion in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
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