Giant Lacewing
This spindly insect is borne aloft on four delicate wings, despite its gigantic size. These wings create a low hum as the creature darts about, its large mandibles snapping hungrily.
CR: 6 XP: 2,400
N Huge vermin
Init: +3 Senses: darkvision Perception: +0
Defense
AC: 19, touch 11, flat-footed 16, (+3 Dex, +8 natural, –2 size)
hp: 85 (10d8+40)
Fort: +11 Ref: +6 Will: +3
Immune: mind-affecting effects
Offense
Speed: 30 ft., fly 60 ft. (good)
Melee: bite +12 (2d8+10)
Space: 15 ft. Reach: 10 ft.
Statistics
Ecology
Environment: warm deserts
Organization: solitary or cloud (2–12)
Treasure: Value none
Description
Perils of the desert depths, giant ant lions construct traps from the shifting sands, precarious pits from which panicked creatures have little hope of escaping. These ferocious beasts lurk at the base of these pits, half buried and patiently awaiting unwary prey. Giant ant lions are the larval form of giant lacewings, carnivorous flying insects that are commonly mistaken for dragonflies. When a giant ant lion reaches maturity, it creates a cocoon of sand and dirt around itself, emerging 1 month later as a giant lacewing. Upon mating and producing more giant ant lions, these deadly insects linger to help feed their young, coaxing food into their offsprings’ traps.
Bonus Bestiary Ant Lion
Source: Bonus Bestiary