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Insect Lore Fifty Live Western Harvester Ants Refill Kit With Four Ant Life Cycle Stages Anatomical Plastic Figurines For Educational Enclosures
Insect Lore Fifty Live Western Harvester Ants Refill Kit With Four Ant Life Cycle Stages Anatomical Plastic Figurines For Educational Enclosures
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Materials and care
Materials and care
Plastic figurines (four pieces: egg, larva, pupa, adult worker), secure transport tubes, live Western Harvester Ants (fifty workers, no queen).
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Product Description
The Insect Lore Fifty Live Western Harvester Ants Refill Kit offers a fascinating, hands-on glimpse into the underground world of social insects. Designed as an educational addition for science classrooms and young nature enthusiasts, this kit provides fifty authentic live worker ants shipped across two secure tubes. Alongside the live insects, the set features four oversized, anatomically accurate plastic figurines that represent the essential development phases of an ant, including the egg, larva, pupa, and adult worker. This interactive STEM learning tool encourages critical observation, patience, and curiosity about biology away from digital screens. Ideal for children aged six and up under adult supervision, this kit is specifically designed as a replenishment pack for individuals who already own a compatible ant habitat or observation farm. It provides a wonderful opportunity to witness real-time tunneling behavior, teamwork, and foraging, making environmental science memorable and highly engaging.
FAQ
Q1. How long do harvester ants live in an ant farm?
Ans: Without a queen ant, the worker ants in this kit typically live for about two to four weeks. Their lifespan depends heavily on proper care, regular maintenance, and keeping their habitat within the recommended temperature range.
Q2. What is the life cycle of a harvester ant?
Ans: The life cycle consists of four distinct stages: egg, larva, pupa, and adult. This kit includes oversized plastic figurines representing each of these four anatomical milestones to help children visualize the transformation.
Q3. Is harvester ant poisonous?
Ans: Harvester ants can bite or sting to defend themselves if mishandled. Adult supervision is required, and children should always observe the ants from inside the secure habitat rather than touching them directly.
Q4. Are these Insect Lore live ants authentically imported from the USA to India?
Ans: Yes, all Insect Lore products available on Rudra Retails are authentic USA imports. We handle the specialized sourcing directly from America to ensure you receive genuine educational science kits.
Q5. Does this kit include a queen ant or a habitat?
Ans: No, this product does not include a queen ant or an enclosure. It is designed strictly as a refill colony of worker ants and educational figurines for individuals who already own an ant farm habitat.