Insects

How many pairs of wings does an insect have?

1 - 2 pairs

What parts of an insect are found on the head?

2 eyes, a mouth and usually 2 antennae

How many legs do insects have?

6

What is an exoskeleton?

A skeleton on the outside of the body that insects have.

What is the name of the insect stage that lays the eggs?

Adult

What is the life cycle of a Milkweed bug?

Egg, 4 to 5 nymph stages (in each one they get a little bigger and look more like their parents), Adult

What are the 4 stages of the life cycle of a butterfly?

Egg, Larva, Pupa, Adult

True or False? Insects only live on the ground or underground.

False. Insects can live on the ground, underground, in the air and in water.

Is a spider an insect? How do you know?

No. A spider is not an insect because it has 8 legs, not 6. A spider is an arachnid.

Do all insects have a larva stage?

No. Some have nymph stages.

True or False? Some insects molt (shed their skin) as they grow into the next stage.

True.

3 main body parts of an insect

a head, a thorax and an abdomen

What are 4 things that insects need to live?

air, water, food and space

What are antennae on an insect and where are they located?

antennae are long, "feelers" on the head

What is a life cycle?

the stages in the life of an insect from egg to adult

Which part of the body are an insect's legs attached to?

the thorax