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Definition of Antlions
1. antlion [n] - See also: antlion
Lexicographical Neighbors of Antlions
Literary usage of Antlions
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Biological Control of Insects and Mites: An Introduction to Beneficial by Daniel L. Mahr, Nino M. Ridgway (1993)
"Order Neuroptera Lacewings, antlions, and others FAMILIES Chrysopidae (green ...
Several families are quite uncommon, and others, such as the antlions, ..."
2. On the Power, Wisdom and Goodness of God as Manifested in the Creation of by William Kirby (1835)
"... resembles a butterfly so strikingly, both by its wings and antennas, that it
has been described as one by a very eminent entomologist.1 The antlions, ..."
3. Physical Geography by Mary Somerville (1870)
"Neuroptera, with two pair of transparent or membranous wings, body soft, and in
general elongated, as Dragon-flies, May-flies, antlions, IK. 4. ..."
4. A Desert Rose by Tarella Quin (1913)
"I think I'll go out now and study the antlions for an hour if you will excuse me."
She hurriedly nodded assent. " Tremendous quantities of them round ..."
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