Antlion

Scientific Name: Myrmeleontidae

Order & Family: Neuroptera, Myrmeleontidae

Size: 2-15 mm (larvae), 20-50 mm (adults)

Dry, sandy areas, beneath eaves, or under forest floors

Larvae are predators eating ants and small arthropods; adults feed on pollen/nectar

Larvae dig conical pits in sand to trap prey; undergo complete metamorphosis

Generally beneficial as they control pest populations; harmless to humans

Identified on: 2/20/2026