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- 4. Bees buzz around collecting nectar and pollen, playing a crucial role in pollination.
- 5. Large and aggressive, hornets are a type of wasp with powerful stingers for defense.
- 8. The larval stage of a butterfly or moth, caterpillars are known for their munching on leaves.
- 11. With transparent wings and a long body, they zip around near water sources.
- 12. These tiny insects can be pesky as they feed on the blood of humans and animals.
- 13. Mantis These insects have long, slender bodies and distinctive front legs used for catching and holding prey.
- 14. With a hard outer shell, beetles come in various shapes and sizes, often crawling on the ground.
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- 1. Known for their jumping ability, grasshoppers have long hind legs and antennae.
- 2. Emitting a soft glow, fireflies light up summer nights, creating a magical atmosphere.
- 3. Arachnids with eight legs, spiders weave webs to catch insects for their meals.
- 4. These colorful insects have delicate, fluttering wings and often visit flowers for nectar.
- 6. Small and round, ladybugs have bright red or orange shells with black spots.
- 7. Spider Often found in grassy areas, these spiders construct funnel-shaped webs to catch prey.
- 9. Recognized by their chirping sounds, crickets make these noises by rubbing their wings together.
- 10. Hardworking insects that live in colonies and work together to gather food.