Insects And Bugs - Facts for Kids

It takes about 6–8 weeks for an ant to develop from egg to adult!

Bees store extra pollen in special cells in the hive, mixing it with honey to make “bee bread”!

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.

Silkworms eat fresh mulberry leaves several times a day — like early morning, midday, evening, and even at night — whenever tasty leaves are available!

Ladybug eggs are tiny – about the size of a grain of salt!