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The track " Nectarium" from the Episode Two soundtrack refers to this larval extract, and is heard when the Vortigaunt finds it within the mine. In this state, they are able to heal severely wounded persons, such as Alyx Vance in the Victory Mine, after she was heavily wounded by a Hunter. As said by the Lone Vort, the extract of these larvae is highly prized by the Vortigaunts for its ability to "dissolves the false veils that divide the Vortessence" when imbibed this seems to augment their natural powers, turning them into a state very similar to that seen at the beginning of Episode One. Their young begin life as larvae in blue honeycombs similar to those of honeybees.It is not clear how Antlions breed a Rebel is heard referring to a "spawning season" at the beginning of the Half-Life 2 chapter Highway 17, but whether Antlions mate separately, have a queen / drone system or practice something completely alien to Earth sensibilities is unknown.They are similar to real-world termite mounds. As seen in the Outlands, these mounds are all connected to a larger network of colonies and may serve for ventilation. Along the Coast can be found many Antlion mounds or hills, from which escape hissing sounds, always a hint of an Antlion presence in the area. The Antlion society is mostly kept hidden in fiercely defended underground nests, such as the one installed within and around the Victory Mine.The Antlion Soldier is the most seen caste of the larger society, and is largely found along the Coast.