The wingless larvae of the antlion are voracious predators—and masters of engineering. Learn more: https://fcld.ly/ew5mh5f | News from Science

Have you ever seen an antlion in the wild? They’re well known to kids who grow up in Arizona, and some of you may have memories of playing with them. For those who haven’t seen one, look for their pit traps near ant piles. If you watch for a while, you may be able to see the predatory larva in action. 🐜🫣 The adults can be seen when they emerge to mate—giving rise to the next generation of these tiny terrors. (Videos by Ranger Meagan; photos by Dicklyon, Bernt Rostad, Angie Purviance, Joseph Be

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