Insects And Bugs - Facts for Kids

In many languages, ladybugs are named after cows – like the German “Marienkäfer” (Mary’s little cow)!

A spider’s fangs, called chelicerae, are hollow like tiny needles and inject venom into their prey!

A butterfly’s proboscis rolls up like a party noisemaker when not in use!

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

Some species of fireflies are active during the day and don’t produce any light at all!