Antlion (Larva)

Sandy soil, soft dirt, or dusty areas protected from wind and rain, such as under logs or rock overhangs.

Strictly carnivorous; primarily feeds on ants but will eat other small insects and arthropods that fall into its trap.

Commonly known as 'doodlebugs,' they dig cone-shaped pits in the sand to trap prey. They hide at the bottom of the pit and use their large mandibles to seize victims. After the larval stage, they undergo metamorphosis to become winged adults that resemble damselflies.

Harmless to humans; their bites are rare and non-venomous. They are beneficial to the ecosystem as they help control ant populations.