Insects And Bugs - Facts for Kids

Common buckeye butterfly with colorful eyespot wing pattern perched on yellow flower.

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Random Facts About Insects And Bugs For Kids

Aphids belong to the superfamily Aphidoidea, and scientists have discovered over 5,000 different species of these tiny insects living around the world!

Most butterflies weigh less than a standard paper clip, which is about 1 gram.

Worker bees are super busy taking care of the queen bee! They feed her a special food called royal jelly, and they do this a lot — about 1,500 times every day!

A group of bees living together is called a colony, and can contain up to 60,000 bees during summer months!

The honeybee’s stinger is actually a modified egg-laying organ, which is why only female bees can sting!