Under a low magnification of 79X, this scanning electron micrograph (SEM) revealed the ultrastructural features found on the ventral exoskeletal surface of this larval-staged antlion?s mandibles. This larva is sometimes referred to as a ?doodlebug?, because of the trails it leaves in the soft sand as it hunts for prey. This arthropod undergoes dramatic morphologic changes when it metamorphoses into a beautiful flying antlion lacewing.These large mandibles are used to apprehend prey that unwitti