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Insects
Lacy-winged adult; the larva digs conical sand pits to trap ants.
Field facts
HabitatDry sand under overhangs, dunes
RangeStatewide, best in sand country
When to lookPits visible May to September
StatusSecure (Indiana DNR / IUCN Red List)
Look-alikesDamselflies, Owlflies
Field note: Larvae flick sand upward to knock prey down the funnel.
Lesson
Watching responsibly
Look at the pits without poking; a collapsed pit costs hours of work.
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