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Cocoon of an Antlion
Antlions, Lacewings & Kin (Neuroptera) | 20 of 57
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# Title Cocoon of an Antlion Description When the larva of an Immaculate Antlion (Myrmeleon immaculatus) is ready to undergo metamorphosis, it burrows deeper under the sand to create its cocoon. The cocoon is made of silk and the surrounding sand. This cocoon has been retrieved from under the sand after the adult emerged. You can see the remains of the exoskeleton protruding through the opening at the top. Location and Date — Evanston, Illinois, USA 8/6/05 (Note: pre-2000 dates are approximate) Credit Mark Swanson/Swanson Media Camera/Source Nikon D70 DSLR Lens AF Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8D Model/property releases available? Not applicable/Yes Keywords doodlebugs, Class Insecta (Insects), Antlion (Family Myrmeleontidae), Antlions (Family Myrmeleontidae), ant lions, Neuroptera, Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropods), Kingdom Animalia (Animals), Antlion (Myrmeleon immaculatus De Geer), Pit-trapping Antlions (Genus Myrmeleon), Pit-trapping Antlions (Tribe Myrmeleontini), Antlions (Subfamily Myrmeleontinae), Immaculate Antlion (Myrmeleon immaculatus) |
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