Habitats
These insects build underground tunnels and chambers in their colonies.
Ants
Honeybee communities are called...
Colonies
How many legs does an insect have?
An insect has 6 legs.
Insects that live together are called...
Social Insects
Is a beetle an insect?
A beetle IS an insect.
This insect chews material into a paper-like substance to create her nest.
Paper Wasp
What is the mother of every insect colony called?
The Queen
What is the middle part of an insect's body called?
The middle part is called the thorax.
What is the change an insect goes through in its life cycle?
Metamorphisis
Is a dog an insect?
No, a dog is NOT an insect.
These insects can build mounds above ground to house their colonies.
Termites
These type of ants travel in large groups, eating everything in sight.
Army ants travel in large groups.
Where is the insect's stomach located?
The insect's stomach is located in the abdomen.
The ability to see through an object?
Transparent
Is a wasp an insect?
A wasp IS an insect.
Insects live in every habitat of the world except for...
The Ocean
These type of insects make up two-thirds of ALL insects on the planet!
Beetlse
What is the outer protective layer of an insect called?
The outer layer is called the exoskeleton.
Insects that live alone are called?
Solitary Insects
Is a spider an insect?
A spider is NOT an insect.
What is the name of the insect that lives in the Arctic Tundra?
The Crane Fly
Name an insect that can live off host animals?
Bedbugs
Mosquitoes
Fleas
Lice
(Students can name one of the listed insects above)
Are the insect's antennae located on its legs?
No, the antennae are located on its head.
Light given off by some plants and animals, such as fireflies, is called?`
Bioluminescence
Is a caterpillar an insect?