Insect foods

United States, 1961

Film
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The purpose of this film is to show what and how insects eat, and to illustrate how the feeding habits of insects affect man. Shows clearly the feeding habits of certain insects. Could stimulate further discussion and interest and may kindle the enthusiasm of young people to aim at a career in entomology.

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Credits

producer

Pat Dowling

production company

Pat Dowling Pictures

Duration

00:14:02:00

Production places
United States
Production dates
1961

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

321750

Language

English

Subject categories

Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Career education

Animals & Wildlife → Entomology

Animals & Wildlife → Insects - Behavior

Animals & Wildlife → Nature study

Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Natural history

Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Career education

Educational & Instructional

Educational & Instructional → Educational films

Short films

Short films → Short films - United States

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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