Gadit

Doodlebug

Definitions (2)
1nounA small insect larva that digs conical pits in sandy soil to trap ants and other small insects for food. It is also known as an antlion.
The children watched the doodlebug create a pit in the sand.
Doodlebugs are fascinating creatures to observe in the wild.
In the garden, we found several doodlebug pits filled with tiny insects.
2nounA colloquial term for a type of flying bomb used during World War II, specifically the V-1 flying bomb.
During World War II, the sound of a doodlebug was a signal to take cover.
The city was on high alert for doodlebug attacks.
Many people remember the fear of doodlebugs during the war.
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Originally meant
The term 'doodlebug' originally referred to the larva of the antlion, known for its sand traps.
Background
The name 'doodlebug' for the insect comes from the way it 'doodles' in the sand to create its trap. During World War II, the term was also used for the V-1 flying bomb due to its erratic flight path and the buzzing sound it made.