hardshell Posted February 12, 2014 Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 im planning to buy some as soon as i earn enough money for it... i have 4 dollars so far lol so anyone know what adults eat? and care for adult lions? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manticora Posted February 12, 2014 Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 i believe when they are adults they don't eat,i may not be 100% on this. but ofcourse the larva eat any little insect that falls down into their pit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardshell Posted February 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 manticora u sell some? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarvaHunter Posted February 12, 2014 Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 I can send you some for free, they are all around my house, I just need to check tomorrow during the day. I don't know of its the season. I also don't know what species it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardshell Posted February 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 I can send you some for free, they are all around my house, I just need to check tomorrow during the day. I don't know of its the season. I also don't know what species it is. how much do you want for like 4 antlion larvae? and the shipping? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucanus Posted February 12, 2014 Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 Seems that adults prefer small flying insects as I've occasionally come across specimens holding small insects in their mouth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizentrop Posted February 12, 2014 Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 Some antion adults feed on soft bodied insects (for example moths, small flies, aphids), while others feed on pollen. It seems like there are many species who do not feed at all at this stage.The larvae will prey on any insect (and arachnid) that they can take over. Surprisingly, ants prove to be a poor food item for them in captivity (you need many ants daily to maintain a healthy diet), but other soft bodied insects work just fine - small crickets, silverfish, baby roaches, caterpillars. Beetles adults and larvae are not good.It is also important to know exactly which Neuropteran family you have. Antlions (Myrmeleontidae) and Owlflies (Ascalaphidae) prefer the above, while lacewings (Chrysopidae) prefer to feed primarily on aphids. Mantisflies are cool looking but have a complex biology unfortunately (larvae feed on spider eggs). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pannaking22 Posted February 12, 2014 Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 Knowing what species it is is definitely the most important. Where you are finding the larvae (ex. ground, leaf litter, tree) will help you at least determine what family you have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarvaHunter Posted February 12, 2014 Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 Hardshell, I just checked outside and I couldn't find one antlion, when the season comes I can send you some larvae free, just pay the shipping cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardshell Posted February 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 k thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philibugman Posted February 18, 2014 Report Share Posted February 18, 2014 I send you a PM, caught 16 in 20 min. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarvaHunter Posted February 19, 2014 Report Share Posted February 19, 2014 I guess maybe I live too far north if it is the season or the ones in my backyard are gone since I am in Fla. too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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