Embedded Files
Insects
Insects
Crickets
Crickets
(Acheta domestica)
(Acheta domestica)
Fruit Flies
Fruit Flies
(Drosophilia)
(Drosophilia)
1 unit - 1 vial (Dumpy, Red (Wild), Sepia, Vestigial, or White)
(secondary schools only)
Care and Handling Information
Carolina Care Sheet - Drosophila
Carolina - Drosophila Care Guide
Ward’s Care Sheet - Drosophila
Lab Information
Carolina LabSheets - Intro to Drosophila: Phenotypes
Mealworms
Mealworms
(Tenebrio larvae)
(Tenebrio larvae)
1 unit = 10 mealworms
Care and Handling Information
Carolina Care Sheet - Mealworms
Ward's Care Sheet - Mealworm & Darkling Beetle
Lab Information
Beetles
Beetles
(Tenebrio adults)
(Tenebrio adults)
1 unit = 10 beetles
Care and Handling Information
Carolina Care Sheet - Darkling Beetles
Ward's Care Sheet - Mealworm & Darkling Beetle
Lab Information
Superworms
Superworms
(Zophobas morio)
(Zophobas morio)
NOTE: Silkworm eggs, ladybugs, and butterfly larvae are seasonal items that must be pre-ordered by February 27, 2026.
These organisms will be delivered to campuses after spring break on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Silkworm Eggs
Silkworm Eggs
(Bombyx mori)
(Bombyx mori)
Ladybugs
Ladybugs
(Hippodamia convergens)
(Hippodamia convergens)
1 unit = 1 adult ladybug
Care and Handling Information
Carolina Care Sheet - Lady Beetle
Lab Information
Texas Wildlife Association: Complete Metamorphosis Webinar
Texas Wildlife Association: Complete Metamorphosis Worksheet
Butterfly Larvae
Butterfly Larvae
(Vanessa cardui)
(Vanessa cardui)
1 unit = 30 Painted Lady butterfly larvae w/ premixed food and 30 mini-cups
Care and Handling Information
Ward’s Care Sheet - Painted Lady Butterfly
Ward’s Video - Taking Care of Your Set of 30 Butterflies
Lab Information
Carolina Biological Butterfly Life Cycle Worksheets
Data Nuggets - Mowing for monarchs, Part 1
9 facts you may not know about Painted Lady Butterflies and how to use them in the classroom
Virtual Field Trip to the Butterfly Conservatory
PBS Learning Media - Butterflies: They Taste With Their Feet
Texas Wildlife Association: The Magic of Monarchs Webinar
Texas Wildlife Association: The Magic of Monarchs Worksheet
Texas Wildlife Association: The Magic of Monarchs Post Activities
Butterfly Pavilion/Habitat
Butterfly Pavilion/Habitat
1 unit = 1 pavilion/habitat
NOTE: Butterfly pavilions/habitats must be cleaned and returned to the LMC after use.
Ant Farm
Ant Farm
The Uncle Milton Ant Farm offers students an educational way to observe ants in action. This ant farm provides a unique glimpse into the lives of these industrious insects. Ants are not included.
Crustaceans
Crustaceans
Pillbugs
Pillbugs
(Armadillidium sp.)
(Armadillidium sp.)
1 unit = 1 pillbug
Care and Handling Information
Carolina Living Care Information - Terrestrial Isopods
Carolina Care Sheet - Terrestrial Isopods
Carolina Video - Pillbug Product Feature Video
Carolina Video - Critters in the Classroom: Pillbugs
Lab Information
Carolina Essentials Investigation: Pillbug Behavior Choices
Carolina Labsheets - Pillbug Behavior
Carolina - Exploring Habitat Degradation with Isopods
Isopod Interactions within Ecosystem
Crayfish
Crayfish
(Procambarus clarkii)
(Procambarus clarkii)
1 unit = 1 crayfish
Care and Handling Information
Carolina Care Sheet - Crayfish
Ward’s Video - Caring for Your Crayfish
Lab Information
Brine Shrimp Eggs
Brine Shrimp Eggs
(Artemia sp.)
(Artemia sp.)
1 unit = 1 gram
Care and Handling Information
Carolina Care Sheet - Brine Shrimp
Ward’s Care Sheet - Brine Shrimp
Lab Information
Snails
Snails
Land Snails
Land Snails
(various species)
(various species)
Aquatic Snails
Aquatic Snails
(various species)
(various species)
1 unit = 1 snail
Care and Handling Information
Carolina Care Sheet - Aquatic Snails
Worms
Worms
Earthworms
Earthworms
(Lumbricus terrestris)
(Lumbricus terrestris)
Red Wigglers
Red Wigglers
(Alloloborpha calliginosa)
(Alloloborpha calliginosa)
1 unit = 10 worms
Care and Handling Information
Carolina Care Sheet - Earthworms & Redworms
Ward’s Care Sheet - Earthworms & Redworms
Lab Information
Vinegar Eels
Vinegar Eels
(Turbatrix aceti)
(Turbatrix aceti)
1 unit = 1 oz jar
(secondary schools only)
Care and Handling Information
Carolina Care Sheet - Vinegar Eels
Ward's Care Sheet - Vinegar Eels
Lab Information
Planaria
Planaria
(various species)
(various species)
1 unit = 5 planarians
(secondary schools only)
Care and Handling Information
Carolina Care Sheet - Planaria
Lab Information
Carolina LabSheets - Intro to Planaria
HHMI BioInteractive Video: Identifying the Key Genes for Regeneration
HHMI BioInteractive Video: Identificando Genes Claves Para La Regeneración
HHMI BioInteractive Classroom Activity: Planaria Regeneration
HHMI BioInteractive Resource: Why Two Heads?
UNT Dallas - Planaria Activity
Science Magazine - This one, newly discovered cell can remake a whole animal
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