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AntLions! - RobertH - 08-15-2023
In a dry area under my porch, I've noticed conical depressions with holes like this
in the last day. They appeared overnight, and Lynwood told me they're antlions.
They are larvae of a doodlebug, and trap ants and eat 'em!
Evolution presents us with some very interesting ways to make a living.
Not dangerous to humans or pets.
RE: AntLions! - tulkula - 08-15-2023
So good to finally know what those are! Thanks for sharing the wisdom
RE: AntLions! - RandyO - 08-16-2023
Ant-lions are also known as Doodle bugs, a much more fun name.
They wait at the bottom of the cone for an ant or other bug to fall in the cone and it's dinner time ! Yum !
RE: AntLions! - burtonwc1 - 08-16-2023
Yeah but try to actually see one!