Insects And Bugs - Facts for Kids

The trade route between China and Europe was called the Silk Road because silk was such an important product!

Carpenter ants get their name because they build their nests by carving tunnels in wood, just like tiny carpenters! However, unlike termites, they don’t eat the wood; instead, they remove it to construct their nests.

Ants have been living on Earth for more than 100 million years, which means they lived alongside dinosaurs!

When it rains, honeybees can predict the weather and will stay in their hive!

The number of spots on a ladybug doesn’t tell its age – the pattern is determined by its species and genetics!