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What are antlions also called?

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Lacewing — neuropteran Adult green lacewing (*Chrysopa* species).

Antlions, which belong to the family Myrmeleontidae, are frequently referred to as doodlebugs in the United States. This name specifically refers to the larval stage of the insect, which is well known for digging funnel-shaped pits in sandy soil to trap ants and other small prey.12