Antlion

Antlions are large insects (~1m high). They survive by burrowing themselves into the earth and hunting prey who wander into their territory unawares with their sharp claws. They are quick, and can also make long jumps by using their wings as support.

Antlions are blind, but are highly susceptible to pheromones, which are secreted from the bodies of the antlion guards in order to control their smaller brethren. Antlion Guards are probably a natural mutation of the species, and are very big, possessing power comparable to that of a rhinoceros. This mutation, if natural, would work in the same aspect of ants, leading to a possibility of even larger types of the species yet to be seen.

When done properly, one can surgically remove a pheromone gland from a dead Antlion Guard and use it to command and control any nearby Antlions, as seen when Gordon Freeman assaults Nova Prospekt.

Appearances

 * Half-Life 2
 * Unreal Tournament 3 - UT3 Invasion Mod