This is the most succinct small scale production technique I have found. It uses easily accessible feeding materials, as well as inexpensive materials to create enclosures. It could likely use some adaptation to efficiently store the containers, however for my purpose this method should do well. Continue reading Small Scale Lacewing Rearing
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Development & Metamorphosis
Insects develop in a number of different ways, and some change considerably between their larval and adult forms; butterflies are the typical example of this. This post will cover the basics of these processes, as well as descriptions of many larval forms.
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Internal Anatomy of Insects
In this post I will cover the internal organs and anatomy of insects. The function of these anatomical pieces will come in my next post, and this serves more as an introduction to the various parts and their titles.