Insects And Bugs - Facts for Kids

Butterflies belong to an order of insects called Lepidoptera, which means “scaly wings” in Greek!

Many firefly species return to the same breeding grounds year after year!

Adult dung beetles carry helpful bacteria in their guts. These tiny helpers break down the tough bits in dung, turning hard plant fibers into food the beetle can use.

Ants live on every continent except Antarctica, and they can be found in almost every type of habitat!

The scientific name for Monarch butterflies is Danaus plexippus, which means “sleepy transformation” in Greek!