Insects And Bugs - Facts for Kids

A ladybug’s shell (called elytra) is so strong it can protect them from being stepped on by animals much larger than them!

Some parasitic ant queens can change their body odor to match another species, sneaking into their colonies to take over!

Some endangered spider species are being bred in captivity to help preserve their populations!

Bees are found on every continent except Antarctica, where it’s too cold for them to survive!

Basic Information

Crickets belong to the insect family Gryllidae, which includes over 2,000 different species worldwide!