Antlions in the Classroom

S. McCann, J. D. Ellis, and M. K. O'Malley

Release Date: 7/19/2021

Reviewed At: 11/7/2024

DOI: 10.32473/edis-in760-2008

Agriculture

Abstract

This document is designed to be used with other entomology youth curricula and is suitable for any age group. It details the process of using antlions for live insect illustrations in the classroom. Antlions, belonging to the Order Neuroptera, create conical depressions to trap prey. The document covers finding, capturing, and keeping antlions, feeding them, and observing their life cycle. It also provides suggestions for classroom lessons and activities involving antlions, emphasizing their accessibility and educational value. First published: January 2008.

About this Publication

This document is ENY-1002, one of a series of the Department of Entomology and Nematology, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date January 2008. Revised March 2011, December 2017, and April 2021. Visit the EDIS website at https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu for the currently supported version of this publication.

About the Authors

S. McCann, former Extension assistant; J. D. Ellis, associate professor; and M. K. O'Malley, former Extension assistant, Department of Entomology and Nematology; UF/IFAS Extension, Gainesville, FL 32611.

How to Cite

McCann, S., Ellis, J. D., & O Malley, M. K. (2011). Antlions in the Classroom. EDIS, 2011(3). https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-in760-2008

Authors

M. O'Malley

former Extension assistant, UF/IFAS Department of Entomology and Nematology, Gainesville, FL

J. Ellis

former Gahan endowed professor, apiculture, Honey Bee Research and Extension Laboratory, UF/IFAS Department of Entomology and Nematology

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Amy Vu

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University of Florida

state specialized program Extension agent II, apiculture, Honey Bee Research and Extension Lab, Department of Entomology and Nematology

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