Thursday, 27 June 2024

What's In a Critter's Name? 197. Ant lion

Predictably, the Ant lion or 'doodlebug' gets its name, because its larva feasts mainly on ants.

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Flowers of Oahu 64. Wikstoemia uva-ursi or Akia

The bark, roots and leaves of this plant release a narcotic that was used to stun fish.