An antlion larva (Myrmeleontidae) removed from its sand pit. Archbold Biological Station, Florida, USA - Alex Wild Photography - Insect Photography

Neuroptera

is a smaller order of holometabolous insects containing the lacewings, antlions, owlflies, and relatives. Most species are predatory, and adults typically have two pairs of large, lacey wings.

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An antlion larva repairs its pit by launching sand over the edge.

Archbold Biological Station, Florida, USA

An antlion larva (Myrmeleontidae) removed from its sand pit.

Archbold Biological Station, Florida, USA

An antlion (not visible) hurls sand at an ant (Camponotus tortuganus) attempting to climb out of the trap.

Archbold Biological Station, Florida, USA

Falling sand traps an ant attempting to escape from an antlion pit. The larval antlion at the bottom of the pit repeatedly hurls debris at any insect that attempts to escape.

Archbold Biological Station, Florida, USA

A larva of a Myrmeleon sp. antlion, uncomfortably pulled from its burrow.

Orlando, Florida, USA

Freshly-laid lacewing eggs hang from silk stalks.

Armenia, Belize

An antlion larva (Myrmeleontidae) removed from its sand pit.

Archbold Biological Station, Florida, USA

Canon EOS 50D |

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Original size: 3042x4128 |

Current: 442x600 |

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Keywords: predator larva neuroptera holometabola ant lion myrmeleontidae

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Neuroptera

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