Name that Insect
I am an insect that is social. I have a queen in my hive, and the rest of us work together to produce a sticky substance. Who am I?
Honey Bee
What is the top section of an insect called?
Head
Explain what complete metamorphosis is.
Complete metamorphosis has four distinct stages: egg, larva, pupa, and adult. The animal completely changes it's looks and name sometimes.
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Animals often use sounds to ________________ with one another.
communicate
Why do insects like fireflies glow at night?
To attract mates
I am a solitary insect. I'm known for the positioning of my front legs and what it looks like I am doing. I am going through an incomplete metamorphosis. What am I?
Praying Mantis
What are the things called that come from the head of an insect? They are often used to communicate, taste, or feel.
Antennae
Explain what incomplete metamorphosis is.
Incomplete metamorphosis is a type of insect development where the immature form, called a nymph, gradually resembles the adult, with no pupal stage, and goes through three stages: egg, nymph, and adult.
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Termites can be ____________ if they are in the walls of your home.
destructive
What is an informational narrative?
An informational narrative is a type of writing that tells a story about real people and events while also conveying factual information, often used to make complex topics more engaging and relatable.
I am an insect that is social. I go through an incomplete metamorphosis. My diet mainly consists of wood. Who am I?
termite
What is the middle section of an insect called?
Thorax
Explain what a nymph is.
The immature form, resembling the adult but smaller and lacking wings (if the adult has wings).
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I didn't see the ant crawling on my sandwich because it was ___________.
microscopic
How do insects like ladybugs help farmers?
Ladybugs eat harmful insects like aphids, which can damage crops.
I am an insect that goes through a complete metamorphosis. My abdomen glows. Who am I?
Firefly / lightning bug
What is the back part of an insect called? It is usually where the insect's stomach or stomachs are located.
Abdomen
Explain how grasshoppers make noise.
A grasshopper makes its coarse tune by rubbing a series of small spines on its hind leg across a scraper on its wing, like sliding a thumbnail along the teeth of a comb.
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The destruction of natural _________ has hindered the _________ of many species, making it harder for them to adapt and survive.
habitats and progression
Why is a spider not an insect?
It has 8 legs and only two body parts.
I am an insect with wings. I use tymbals to sing. Who am I?
Cicada
Not all insects have these, but if they do, they are attached to the thorax.
Wings
Explain how insects can be harmful and helpful to humans, other animals, and the world.
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The chameleon used __________ to blend into its surroundings, avoiding detection by its ______ lurking nearby.
mimicry and foe
What would happen if insects didn’t exist?
Without insects, plants might not get pollinated, and many animals would not have food to eat.