any of several insects belonging to the family Myrmeleontidae, of the order Neuroptera, the larvae of which dig a pit in sand where they lie in wait to prey upon ants or other insects that lose their footing.
Any of various insects of the family Myrmeleontidae, the adults of which resemble dragonflies.
The large-jawed larva of the ant lion, which digs a conical crater in the sand designed to trap ants and other insects for food. Also called doodlebug.
