Characteristics
An insects hard out covering is called an .........
What is a social insect?
an insect that talks and works with its group
What is complete metamorphosis?
going through a complete change in their life cycle
What is a host?
an animal or plant on which another living thing lives
What habitat can insects NOT live in?
the ocean
The three main body parts of an insect are .......
head, thorax, & abdomen
What is a solitary insect?
an insect that prefers to be on their own
What is incomplete metamorphosis?
Is pollen a part of an insects body?
no, it's something that fertilizes plants
Are spiders an insect? Why or why not?
no, because they have 8 legs, they are arachnids
Where are a grasshopper's ears located?
on its legs
What social insect has a queen?
ants, honeybees, and wasps
Give an example of an insect that goes through complete metamorphosis.
honeybee
flies
Which insect communicates using bioluminescence?
firefly
Why are pesticides bad?
they harm good bugs and people too
What do insects use to gather information?
antennae
Are grasshoppers a social insect?
no
Give an example of incomplete metamorphosis.
crickets
katydids
praying mantis
humans
What does an entomologist do?
an entomologist is a scientist who studies insects and bugs
Give an example of a microscopic insect.
lice
How many legs do insects have?
six
How do ants let their partner know they need to eat?
they tap them
What does "molt" mean?
shedding of skin so an insect can grow
What is a foe?
an enemy
What does transparent mean? Give an example
see through
a window