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. Wikipedia
Class: Insecta
Order: Neuroptera
Scientific name: Myrmeleontidae
Nickname: doodlebugs
Domain: Eukaryota
Family: Myrmeleontidae; Latreille, 1802
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