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Survival Of The Smallest Exhibit

SMALL BUT MIGHTY!
Adaptations of Insects and Arachnids

Explore the exhibit of survival.  Learn how insects are adapted for success in the natural world, from smells to sounds to amazing movements…each insect will tell you a story!  Enjoy the beautiful specimens from around the world, experience amazing diversity, and explore the features of these mighty creatures.

Leaf Cutter Ants

FARMING FUNGI

A species of Leaf Cutter Ants from the South American jungle plants fungi on leaf cuts in its nest…that means ants were farming 60 million years before the Neolithic Revolution! Learn more about why ants are so amazing at Burpee’s insect exhibit.

Monarch Butterfly

FROM EGG TO LARVA, TO BUTTERFLY

Smaller than the head of a pin, the pearly white eggs of the Monarch Butterfly are unmistakable, with beautiful ridges shimmering in the sun. Monarchs are among the insects that exhibit complete metamorphosis (others exhibit incomplete metamorphosis)

Jumping Spiders

ARE YOU LOOKING AT ME?

This Jumping Spider belongs to the Salticidae family, a gigantic group of spiders with amazing, distinctive eyes and fantastic eyesight. They do not spin webs to catch prey but rather find a target, extend their legs, and launch after their meal.