Blueprint for survival

Australia, 1977

Film
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Shows the development of moth, beetle, lacewing and fly larvae, through periodic shedding of the rigid outer coating. Stages in nymphal development of the grasshopper, praying mantis, phasmid and sucking bug, final moult of a cicada and tree cricket and emergence of a butterfly are shown. Suitable for secondary years 7-12.

Credits

co-producer

Jim Frazier

Densey Clyne

production company

Mantis Wildlife Films

Language

English

Duration

00:20:00:00

Colour

Colour

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