True or False:
Bees will sting you as soon as they see you.
False!
Bees will only sting you if they feel threatened.

Is this a bug?
No!
…maybe…
What kind of spider is this?

A Black Widow!!
Bonus!
Do Black Widows bite?
Where do Mining Bees make their nests?

They mine their nests underground.
What kind of bug is this?

A. A beetle
B. An ant
C. A wasp
D. A bee
C.
That is a velvet ant wasp!
True or False:
All lady bugs are girls.
False!
There are boy and girl ladybugs!
Are there MORE or LESS than 100 types of bees?
MORE!! WAAAAAY MORE!!
There are over 20,000 different species of bees!
Why might a bug bite you?
A bug might bite you if it feels threatened (like you are trying to hurt it).
What actions might seem threatening to a bug?
What kind of bee is this?

A. A Honey Bee
B. A Carpenter Bee
C. A Bumble Bee
D. A Mason Bee
C.
It‘s a Bumble Bee!
Can wasps sting more than once?
Yes.
Bee stinger:

Wasp stinger:

True or False:
Wasps are more aggressive (mean) than bees.
True!
Wasps are VERY territorial.
Where do Carpenter Bees build their nests?

in wood!
Carpenter Bees are also known as Wood Bees.
What kind of bug does Katie have tattooed on her right arm?
A spider :)
What kind of bug is this?

A. A bee
B. A wasp
It’s a wasp!
Bonus: What is it called? What’s it’s nickname?
What is the most social kind of bee?
Honey Bees! Known for “dancing” with their friends.

All bees make honey.
False!
Only honey bees make harvestable honey!
Which one of these is a wasp?
A.

B.

Picture B!
How do you know?
What is this bee called?

A. A Longhorn Bee
B. A Honey Bee
C. A Bumble Bee
D. A Mason Bee
A.
It’s a Longhorn Bee!
Name 5 kinds of bugs.
Examples:
Bees
Flies
Beetles
Scorpions
Butterflies
Stick Bugs
Ants
Roaches
Which one of these can bite?
A. Hint: we see these in program a lot.

B.

A.
Can you name these spiders?
True or False:
Daddy long leg spiders (or Harvestman) can bite.

False!
Harvestman spiders do not have fangs or venom, so they can not bite.
What does it mean if a bug is a pollinator?
Pollinators spread pollen from plant to plant, helping them grow and produce seeds!
Spot 5 differences.


Examples…
Color
Legs
Stripes
Jaws
Wings
Bonus: Can you name these bugs?
What kind of bug is this?

A. A bee
B. An ant
C. A wasp
D. A beetle
A.
It’s a bee!
Bonus: What is special about it?
Which one of these bugs is dangerous…
A.

B.

B.
The first picture is a Western Conifer Seed Bug. They do not bite.
The second picture is an Assassin Bug, or a Kissing Bug. You do NOT want to get bitten by these guys…
Why?