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Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Antlion Pits in Open Sand or Under Leaf Cover

For Students 5th - 8th
Antlion larvae are known for their predatory ways. In sandy areas, they dig pits to trap ants or other crawling insects that happen to stumble in. This project shows you how to create a mini-environment for antlion larvae to test their...
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Handout
Ed Koday

Web Archive: Antlion

For Students 3rd - 8th
Have you ever heard of a "doodlebug"? Well, you're looking at one right up above! It is actually an insect called an antlion. The antlion gets its name because it is a voracious predator of ants and other insects. Actually, it's only the...