Anza Borrego, CA. © Peter J. Bryant.

Antlion

Brachynemurus sackeni

Neuroptera: Myrmeleontidae

There is only one genus of pit-making antlion, Myrmeleon (not pictured). Larvae of all others wander around just beneath the soil, often beneath shrubs, waiting to ambush other insects.

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Larva. Anza Borrego, CA. © Peter J. Bryant.

Larva. Anza Borrego, CA. © Peter J. Bryant.

Larva. Anza Borrego, CA. © Peter J. Bryant.

Calico, San Bernardino County, CA. © Peter J. Bryant.

Anza Borrego, CA. © Peter J. Bryant.

Anza Borrego, CA. © Peter J. Bryant.

Riley Wilderness Park, Coto de Caza, Orange County, CA. 8-8-06. © Ron Hemberger

Riley Wilderness Park, Coto de Caza, Orange County, CA. 7-31-06. © Ron Hemberger

Riley Wilderness Park, Coto de Caza, Orange County, CA. 7-31-06. © Ron Hemberger

Riley Wilderness Park, Coto de Caza, Orange County, CA. 7-31-06. © Ron Hemberger

Irvine Regional Park, Orange, Orange County, CA. 8-5-10. © Ron Hemberger