Antlion Worker

The Acid Antlion Worker is the working type of Antlion, only found in or near Antlion Caverns. They produce a deadly neurotoxin which they use when attacking.

Capabilities
Like Antlions, workers can fly, however, their smaller wings seem to limit this ability. Workers aso use the tradition Antlion claw attacks. What is unique about the workers is its deadly neurotoxin, which can cause significant damage. It can launch its toxins at targets with accuracy from quite a distance away, and, when killed, releases all its toxins, damaging/destroying any nearby objects.

Tactics
Acid Antlion Workers are stronger than normal Antlions, using its toxic attacks. Try getting relatively near a worker, and do some damage with the shotgun. It takes about two normal shotgun shots to kill one. While trying to get close, take cover, as the acid the worker launches can do significant damage. If you cannot get near one, use the .357 Magnum Revolver. It can destroy one in about two or three hits.

When near a worker, be aware that workers explode in a cloud of neuro toxin upon being defeated, so keep your distance.

Trivia

 * According to the Orange Box Prima guide, Acid Worker Antlions are a mutation and subgenus of the normal Antlion. It is rumored that they first sprung from mutated Antlions who burrowed near toxic waste dumps.