The antlion larva is one of nature’s most ingenious hunters. It digs tiny cone-shaped pits in sandy soil that act as traps for ants and other small insects. The steep walls of the pit make it nearly impossible for prey to escape once they fall in. Hidden at the bottom, the larva waits motionless until an ant slips down the slope. Then, with lightning speed, it uses its powerful jaws to seize the victim and drag it beneath the sand. This strategy allows the antlion to feed efficiently while stayi