insect

noun     in·sect     \ˈin-ˌsekt\

 

: a small animal that has six legs and a body

formed of three parts and that may have wings.

 

entomology

noun     en·to·mol·o·gy     \ˌen-tə-ˈmä-lə-jē\

 

: a branch of science that deals with the study of insects

 

Insects make up approximately 80 percent of the total number of animals on earth. There are over 1 million species of insects in the world with many more

awaiting discovery. Familiar insects include bees, bugs, beetles, flies, ants, grasshoppers, and butterflies. Insects provide a mostly overlooked and often

times midunderstood window into our fragile ecosystem. Understanding insects

is a small step in understanding the very world you live in. 

 

Click on the Magnafying Glass below to explore a ton of different insects! Grab a yellow sticky note and choose your favorite insect on the website to start.

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