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Antlion pits in sandy soil. Archbold Biological Station, Florida, USA
An antlion larva repairs its pit by launching sand over the edge. Archbold Biological Station, Florida, USA
Larvae of syrphid flies in the genus Microdon are so odd that they were originally described as molluscs. The adults are more or less normal-looking flies, but larvae are predators of ant brood, living within the dark galleries of ant nests (in this case, with Linepithema oblongum). Termas de Reyes, Jujuy, Argentina
Eciton hamatum is a specialist on the brood of other social insects. Here, a worker carries a captured ant larva. Jatun Sacha reserve, Napo, Ecuador
Eciton hamatum is a specialist on the brood of other social insects. Here, a worker carries a captured ant larva. Jatun Sacha reserve, Napo, Ecuador
Off-screen to the left I am taunting this Harpegnathos worker ant with my finger, causing her to open her jaws in defense. Danum Valley Field Centre, Sabah Borneo
Anochetus paripungens trap-jaw ant. Note the trigger hair projecting forward from the head. When the trigger is touched, this ant's jaws slam shut with an audible snap. Northern Territory, Australia
An antlion larva repairs its pit by launching sand over the edge.

Archbold Biological Station, Florida, USA
An antlion larva repairs its pit by launching sand over the edge. Archbold Biological Station, Florida, USA
An antlion larva repairs its pit by launching sand over the edge.

Archbold Biological Station, Florida, USA
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