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Antlion (ant lion) Myrmeleon species, and its lair. The antlion digs a pit (1, 2) and hides its entire body in the sand (3) to ambush ants (4, 5) and a caterpillar (6f). Building a pit by using its abdomen as a plough to expel sand (7, 8)
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Antlion (ant lion) Myrmeleon species, and its lair. The antlion digs a pit (1, 2) and hides its entire body in the sand (3) to ambush ants (4, 5) and a caterpillar (6f). Building a pit by using its abdomen as a plough to expel sand (7, 8)
FLO4576077 Antlion (ant lion) Myrmeleon species, and its lair. The antlion digs a pit (1, 2) and hides its entire body in the sand (3) to ambush ants (4, 5) and a caterpillar (6f). Building a pit by using its abdomen as a plough to expel sand (7, 8). Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Bertuch's " Bilderbuch fur Kinder" (Picture Book for Children), Weimar, 1805. Friedrich Johann Bertuch (1747-1822) was a German publisher and man of arts most famous for his 12-volume encyclopedia for children illustrated with 1, 200 engraved plates on natural history, science, costume, mythology, etc. published from 1790-1830.; (add.info.: Antlion (ant lion) Myrmeleon species, and its lair. The antlion digs a pit (1, 2) and hides its entire body in the sand (3) to ambush ants (4, 5) and a caterpillar (6f). Building a pit by using its abdomen as a plough to expel sand (7, 8). Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Bertuch's " Bilderbuch fur Kinder" (Picture Book for Children), Weimar, 1805. Friedrich Johann Bertuch (1747-1822) was a German publisher and man of arts most famous for his 12-volume encyclopedia for children illustrated with 1, 200 engraved plates on natural history, science, costume, mythology, etc. published from 1790-1830.); © Florilegius
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This hand-colored copperplate engraving from Bertuch's "Bilderbuch fur Kinder" showcases the fascinating world of the Antlion (Myrmeleon species) and its lair. The intricate detail captured in this print highlights the antlion's unique hunting strategy - it meticulously digs a pit in the sand using its abdomen as a plough, then conceals its entire body beneath the surface to await unsuspecting prey.
In this scene, we see the antlion patiently waiting for ants and even a caterpillar to stumble into its trap. With precision and stealth, it ambushes its victims from below, showcasing nature's incredible adaptability and resourcefulness.
Friedrich Johann Bertuch's encyclopedia for children was renowned for its detailed illustrations on natural history, science, costume, mythology, and more. This particular engraving offers a glimpse into the hidden world of one of nature's most cunning predators.
As we admire this artwork, we are reminded of the beauty and complexity found in even the smallest creatures on our planet. The antlion serves as a reminder that there is always more than meets the eye in nature - if we take the time to look closely.
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