Insects And Bugs - Facts for Kids

The Asian lady beetle can bite (though it rarely does) – but most ladybugs can’t!

Wild silkmoths still exist in parts of China and India, but they’re becoming increasingly rare!

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

Bees use landmarks like trees and buildings to create mental maps of their territory!

The average ladybug lives for about one year in the wild, but can live up to two or three years in captivity!