Antlion Grub



Antlion grubs are the apparent larvae form of Antlions that were first seen in the leaked beta version of Half-Life 2, but were subsequently cut from the final game. These creatures are evidently returning in Half-Life 2: Episode Two. Trailers show that Antlion grubs can be stepped on, killing them, and that they also glow. Despite the fact that they are easily killed, evidence from the recently released gameplay movies suggest that once they are killed, nearby Antlions can be alerted to the presence of trespassers. This theory is strengthened by the fact the player can be seen jumping over the grubs, however every time the player does manage to touch or kill one, a horde of Antlions (and sometimes an Antlion Guard) soon appear.