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Antlion (doodlebug) benefit
(John Obermeyer, Purdue University) |
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Common Name: Antlion (doodlebug) - benefit
See also: adult | larva Scientific Name: Myrmeleontidae; sp. Status: beneficial predator Beneficial Stage: immature Value: Antlions are generalist predators and are capable of killing a variety of insects and can even subdue small spiders. They feed on ants and other small crawling insects and spiders that can be a pest and nuisance to humans. |