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

Ladybugs can flap their wings up to 85 times per second when flying!

The word “butterfly” likely comes from the Old English term butterfleoge, which means “butter fly.” Some people think it got its name because of the pretty yellow color of certain butterflies that looks like butter!

Water striders can walk on water because each of their legs can hold up to 15 times their body weight!

Some mother spiders liquefy their own bodies to feed their babies in a process called matriphagy!

Habitat & Survival

Water striders prefer calm water like ponds and slow-moving streams because it's easier to detect prey's movements!