Insects And Bugs - Facts for Kids

Bees use their antennae to “smell” each other’s emotions!

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

Scientists estimate there are about 131 spiders per square meter in some super-spider-filled spots like tropical forests! In grassy areas, the number’s usually way lower — phew, fewer eight-legged friends to dodge there!

Ladybugs have compound eyes made up of thousands of tiny lenses!

Butterfly eggs usually hatch within 3 to 8 days, depending on the temperature!