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- A simpleton or time-waster. Just look at this doodlebug… (Photo: Library of Congress/Wikipedia) The term “doodle” actually dates back to the 17th century when it was used as a pejorative to describe simpletons.
- An actual bug. Doodlebug seems like a pretty cute name for this monster. (Photo: Jonathan3784 on Wikipedia) The other most frequently used meaning of doodlebug is probably as a description of an actual insect.
- Someone in the business, reputable and otherwise, of locating oil deposits. Doodlebugging was once pretty close to dowsing for water. (Photo: Wikipedia)
- A World War II-era drone bomb. The Nazis were into drones too. (Photo: Jessica Paterson/Flickr) Long before we were afraid of drone aircraft zooming silently overhead, there was were V-1 flying bombs, otherwise known as “doodlebugs.”
Woodlouse or doodlebug. Armadillidiidae or doodlebug, a family of woodlice. Doodlebugs, the larvae of antlions, a group of species of insect.
Nov 5, 2019 · Doodlebugs are the larvae of antlions, a type of nerve-winged insect that can only walk backward and leave cursive trails in the sand. They build pitfall traps to catch ants and other prey, and can be observed or kept as pets.
The antlion larva is often called a "doodlebug" in North America because of the odd winding, spiralling trails it leaves in the sand while relocating, which look as if someone has been doodling.
Learn about the doodlebug, also known as the antlion, a small insect that builds a pit trap and feeds on ants. Find out how to observe and identify this fascinating creature and its life cycle.
Mar 30, 2024 · Doodlebugs take years to grow, but this one's finally ready to emerge — and he's ready to find love! Soaring through the air, he embarks on a less-than-graceful journey to find a mate and ensure...
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The simple, Argus-built pulsejet engine pulsed 50 times per second, and the characteristic buzzing sound gave rise to the colloquial names "buzz bomb" or "doodlebug" (a common name for a wide variety of flying insects).
