Friday, August 05, 2016

Antlion (Glenurus gratus)



Antlion 
(Glenurus gratus)

While most antlion larvae live in soil and construct the familiar funnel-shaped ant traps, Glenurus gratus larvae live in tree holes among the wood dust and other organic detritus.  They feed on assorted insects such as termites, beetle larvae, and ants.  (University of Florida)

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3 comments:

  1. Lisa at Greenbow6:03 AM, August 06, 2016

    Hmmmm. I don't think I have ever seen this creature before.

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  2. Tom Arbour6:10 AM, August 06, 2016

    Very cool Marvin! While I've seen Antoine and fish flies before, I can't recall seeing one with the black and white wing tips that this individual has.

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  3. Anne Hagman-Niilola11:28 AM, August 06, 2016

    Wow! What a peculiar bug! I have never seen.

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