Antlion Collection

Antlion, Myrmeleon species (Great myrmeleon, Myrmeleon grande). Illustration drawn
FLO4681396 Antlion, Myrmeleon species (Great myrmeleon, Myrmeleon grande). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Insects, hand-colored lithograph, published in 1880
1) Giant Woodwasp (Urocerus gigas), 2) Ophion ventricosus, 3) Hornet (Vespa crabro), 4) Honeybee (Apis), 5) Large earth bumblebee (Bombus terrestris), 6) Pale giant horse-fly (Tabanus bovinus)

Fashionable
Thierry Dufour

The ant-lion in his catch cave (coloured engraving)
997859 The ant-lion in his catch cave (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Bilderbuch fAor KinderA (Picture Book for Children) 1790-1830

Blue eyes lacewing or Antlion nymphes, Nymphes myrmeleonoides. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder from William Elford Leachs Zoological Miscellany

Antlion, Myrmeleon species (Great myrmeleon, Myrmeleon grande). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Exotic antlion lacewings and fishfly
Antlion lacewing species: Palpares libelluloides 1, Euptilon ornatum 2, fishfly species, Chauliodes pectinicornis 3, and lacy wings, Vella americana 4. Handcoloured lithograph from John O

Antlion, Palpares libelluloides. Handcoloured lithograph from John O. Westwoods new edition of Dru Drurys Illustrations of Exotic Entomology, Bohn, London, 1837. Antlion, Palpares libelluloides

Ants, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999222 Ants, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA, 1833-39)

Illustration of an Ant Lion catching its prey, 1790 (hand coloured engraving)
937195 Illustration of an Ant Lion catching its prey, 1790 (hand coloured engraving) by Schmuzer, Jacob Xavier (1733-1811); Private Collection; (add.info.: Antlion)

Ant Lion {Myrmeleontidae} adult head close up, Texas, USA

Cockchafe (Melolontha vulgaris)
Antique illustration of the cockchafer (also called May bug, doodlebug, mitchamador, billy witch, or spang beetle (Melolontha vulgaris) is a European beetle of the genus Melolontha

Antlion. View of the upper side of a Palparellus voeltzkowi antlion (family Myrmeleontidae) with its wings spread. This specimen was found in Madagascar and has a wingspan of 6cm

Cretaceous of Brazil, prehistoric scene C013 / 7112
Cretaceous of Brazil. Artwork of a coastal lagoon scene reconstructed from fossils in the Crato Formation of Brazil (108 million years ago, during the Cretaceous)

Antlion larva on a paper sheet (Deutoleon lineatus). Tuva, Russia

Illustration of larva of Antlion (Myrmeleontidae)

Spoonwing, lacewing -Nemoptera sinuata-, near Lake Kerkini, Greece, Europe

Owlfly -Libelloides sp-, Lycia, Turkey

Diurnal Owlfly -Libelloides macaronius-, open wing position, Palaiokastro, Serres, Macedonia, Greece

Ascalaphid -Libelloides macaronius-, resting on a blade of grass, Hackelsberg nature reserve, Winden am See, Burgenland, Austria

Spoonwing Lacewing -Nemeura gracilis-, Goegap Nature Reserve, Namaqualand, South Africa, Africa

Picture No. 10741594
Ant Lion - adult (Myrmeliontidae) Date:

Picture No. 10741593
Ant Lion - adult (Myrmeliontidae) Date:

Picture No. 10896325
Common Antlion - Larva hiding itself in the sand to make its funnel (Myrmeleon formicarius) Date:

Picture No. 10896334
Common Antlion - Larva hiding itself in the sand (Myrmeleon formicarius) Date:

Picture No. 10896327
Common Antlion - Larva hiding itself in the sand (Myrmeleon formicarius) Date:

Picture No. 10896328
Common Antlion - Larva hiding itself in the sand (Myrmeleon formicarius) Date:

Picture No. 10896304
Common Antlion - Larva hiding itself in the sand (Myrmeleon formicarius) Date:

Antlion on a plant C016 / 4743
Antlion on a plant. Antlions (family Myrmeleontidae) are flying insects that belong to the same family as lacewings. Their larvae are voracious predators of ants

Antlion larva - close-up - Italy
RD-288 Antlion larva - close-up Italy Palpares libelluloides Giacomo Radi contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Owl Fly / Long-horned Antlion - resting during day showing characteristic long clubbed antennae - Hawk flying insect
ASW-4874 Owl Fly / Long-horned Antlion - resting during day showing characteristic long clubbed antennae - Hawk flying insect prey at dusk Grahamstown - Eastern Cape - South Africa Proctarrelabis sp

Antlion (Myrmeleon formicarius) adult, resting on twig, Cannobina Valley, Piedmont, Northern Italy, july

Ant Lion - adult - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
DOW-357 Ant Lion - adult Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates Myrmeliontidae Steve Downer Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Antlion lacewing pits (fam: Myrmeleontidae) Lake Johnston, Western Australia HRD02204
AUS-1735 Antlion Lacewing Pits Lake Johnston, Western Australia (fam: Myrmeleontidae) Greg Harold / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Ants-lion larva on a paper sheet (note giant jaws), dug out from ants lion crater near town Kizil June; Tuva
ANZ-943 Antlion larva on a paper sheet Tuva, Russia Deutoleon lineatus Andrey Zvoznikov Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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"The Antlion: A Fascinating Creature of Nature's Design" In the world of insects, one creature stands out for its unique and captivating features - the antlion. Dating back to 1914, Edward Julius Detmold's masterpiece, "The Ant Lion, " showcases the intricate details of this remarkable insect. Hand-colored lithographs from 1880 further enhance our appreciation for its beauty. Fashionable in its own right, the ant-lion resides in a catch cave as depicted in a colored engraving. Its blue eyes lacewing nymphes mesmerize with their delicate allure. Myrmeleon species proudly display their exotic charm alongside fishfly companions. Palpares libelluloides takes center stage as an enchanting member of the antlion family. With every stroke of color on these creatures' wings, nature reveals itself as an artist beyond compare. Ants have long been entwined in a dance with these fascinating predators since 1833-39 when they were first captured in colored engravings. An illustration from 1790 portrays an ant lion skillfully catching its prey with precision and grace. Zooming closer to home, we find ourselves captivated by an adult ant lion's head close-up from Texas, USA. The intricacies and complexities become apparent upon examination - a testament to evolution's ingenuity. But it is not just grandeur that captures our attention; even at larval stages, these magnificent creatures leave us awestruck. Witnessing an antlion larva perched on a paper sheet reminds us that beauty can be found even in unexpected places. From ancient illustrations to modern-day encounters, the world has marveled at the wonders of the antlion throughout history. Its existence serves as a reminder that nature holds secrets waiting to be discovered by those willing to look closely enough.