Insect Vocab
What is a solitary insect?
One that lives by itself
Many insects ___________ as they grow. They will shed their skin when they do this.
Molt
How many legs does and insect have?
6
What is metamorphosis?
A change and insect goes through from egg, to larva, to pupa, and adult.
What insects are helpful?
Bees, ladybugs, silk worms
What is a social insect?
One that lives and works in a group.
(Bees, wasps, ants)
Something that is very small is called _______.
Microscopic
What do insects antennae do?
Helps them get information about their surroundings and helps them smell and feel.
Why would an insect molt their skin?
So they can grow
Which insects are harmful?
Mosquitoes, aphids, fruit flies
What is a host plant?
An animal OR plant on which another living thing lives.
Insects live in every habitat on earth except the______.
Ocean
Where is the insects exoskeleton?
Outside of it's bodies
How many stages does a COMPLETE metamorphosis have, and what are they?
4: egg, larva, pupa, adult
How do humans harm insects?
Spray pesticides and cut down their habitats.
What does the Queen Bee do?
Powered produce by plants to fertilize other plants is called _____.
Pollen
Which insects abdomen lights up which helps them to communicate?
Firefly
How many stages does and INCOMPLETE metamorphosis have, and what are they?
3: egg, larva, adult
Enemy
What characteristics do al insect's have in common?
6 legs and 3 body parts (head, abdomen and thorax)
What does destructive mean?
If something is not helpful and can cause harm or damage
Fireflies communicate with one another by using_____________.
Bioluminescence
What stage is an incomplete metamorphosis missing?
Pupa, or the chrysalis or cocoon
Someone who studies insects is called a __________?
Entomologist