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About Insects There are many different kinds of insects in the world. They live all over, except in really cold places. About Insects There are many different kinds of insects in the world. They live all over, except in really cold places.
Insect Sizes Not all insects are the same. Some are really big. Some are very little. The smallest insect in the world is the size of this dot. This insect is called a fairyfly. This is a walking stick. It is one of the longest insects in the world. Insect Sizes Not all insects are the same. Some are really big. Some are very little. The smallest insect in the world is the size of this dot. This insect is called a fairyfly. This is a walking stick. It is one of the longest insects in the world.
Parts of an Insect Insects have: a thorax an abdomen a head 6 legs antennae a hard shell on outside of body Not all insects have wings! Parts of an Insect Insects have: a thorax an abdomen a head 6 legs antennae a hard shell on outside of body Not all insects have wings!
What Do Insects Eat? Different insects eat different foods. Some eat only plants. Others eat meat. Some insects even eat poop! What Do Insects Eat? Different insects eat different foods. Some eat only plants. Others eat meat. Some insects even eat poop!
Life of an Insect Most insects go through four stages in their life: 1. egg 2. larva (looks like a worm) 3. pupa (cocoon) 4. adult Life of an Insect Most insects go through four stages in their life: 1. egg 2. larva (looks like a worm) 3. pupa (cocoon) 4. adult
Life of an Insect Some insects go through three stages in their life: 1. egg 2. nymph (young adult) 3. adult Life of an Insect Some insects go through three stages in their life: 1. egg 2. nymph (young adult) 3. adult
take a lose LOOK! Insect SPIDER? From far away, insects and spiders might look the same. But, taking a closer look at these critters will reveal just how different they are. Scientists believe there are up to ten million different kinds of insects in the world. Insects have three main body parts: a head, an abdomen, and a thorax. They also have 6 legs and antennae, which are used for smelling. Some insects have wings for flying. Insects eat all types of foods, including plants, meat, and sometimes even trash, paper, and plastic. Scientists believe there are about 40,000 different kinds of spiders in the world. Spiders have two main body parts: a head and a thorax. They also have 8 legs. Spiders do not have antennae. They feel through little hairs on their legs. Spiders do not have wings. Spiders eat mostly insects, but sometimes they eat mice and frogs.
WHAT INSECT IS that? It s an Ant Awesome Ant Facts live all over the world, except cold climates live in colonies (groups) can be found living underground, in trees, or on ant hills have powerful jaws have strong legs for running fast have two eyes; each eye is made up of smaller eyes all ants have a job the queen ant lays thousands of eggs the worker ants find food (like fruit, plants, or even cookie crumbs) and care for the babies
WHAT INSECT IS that? It s a Dragonfly! DRAGONFLY Facts live all over the world, except in cold places they prefer warm climates near water have two thin, transparent (see through) wings are great flyers some can fly as fast 20 miles per hour can fly backwards eat gnats, mosquitoes, and even other dragonflies use their legs to catch their prey, and then they bite them they eat while flying
WHAT INSECT IS that? It s a Praying Mantis Praying mantis Facts there are 1,800 different kinds of praying mantises in the world they are carnivores (meat-eaters) they eat insects, frogs, and even birds have excellent eyesight to spot prey have rows of sharp spines on their front legs to help them grab prey camouflage themselves from predators they are called praying mantises because their front legs come together, which reminds some people of praying
Insects Max sees an 8 legged critter. He says it is an insect. Is he correct? Explain.
Let s Write About: Ants Directions: After reading all about ants, answer the questions below in complete sentences. Describe the physical traits of an ant. What jobs do different ants have? Write one interesting fact.
Let s Write About: DRAGONFLIES! Directions: After reading all about dragonflies, answer the questions below in complete sentences. Describe the physical traits of a dragonfly. What makes a dragonfly unique? Write one interesting fact.
Let s Write About: PRAYING Mantises! Directions: After reading all about praying mantises, answer the questions below in complete sentences. Describe the physical traits of a praying mantis. How did these creatures get their name? Write one interesting fact.
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