Insects in the classroom
|
|||
|
During the summer months (Australia,during term 1 and 4) no artificial heating is necessary. The insects (caterpillars) feed on common citrus leaves. Lemon tree cuttings will suffice, but make sure they have not been sprayed with insecticide. The ideal way to keep caterpillars of the Orchard butterfly is to place them on a potted kumquat tree. Place the tree in the classroom and hang a mosquito net over the tree as shown in the picture on the left. Students can enter the net and observe the life cycle in action. When the butterflies emerge the fun really starts. |
||
|
|||
|
When the butterfly emerges, allow it to hang in order to expand and dry its wings. The butterfly will survive for a period of one to two weeks. The butterfly has little need for food. Its function is to mate. A concentrated sugar solution placed in the middle of a dry flower will suffice. YOU CAN ORDER LARVAE (caterpillars) from |
Home of butterflies