A monarch butterfly resting on wildflowers in a sunny meadow.

Did you know? Some butterflies migrate over 3,000 miles—the longest journey of any insect.

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Small six-legged creatures that buzz, flutter, crawl and jump—insects are found in almost every habitat on Earth.

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Most insects have four stages in their life cycle: egg, larva, pupa, and adult.

Insects have six legs, and most adult insects have wings.

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Scientists estimate there are about 1 million different species of insects on Earth.

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About 75% of the world's crops depend on insects for pollination.

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Insects & Bugs16 Incredibly Marvelous Facts About Monarch ButterfliesMonarchs migrate 3,000km! Discover 16 amazing facts about these wanderers. Spiders & Scorpions20 Species of Spiders Found in GeorgiaGeorgia's humid air hosts 20+ spider species, from water-walkers to web-weavers! Ants & Wasps3 Defining Stages in the Life Cycle of WaspsQueen wasps build paper nests from wood pulp to raise their young each spring. Life Cycles & Growth4 Stages in the Life Cycle of a Bottle Fly: Explained in DetailMeet the shiny green bottle fly! See its 4 crazy life stages. Butterflies & Moths5 Poisonous Caterpillars You Didn't Know AboutFluffy coats hide sharp spines. Meet five venomous caterpillars that sting! Life Cycles & GrowthA Detailed Explanation of the Life Cycle of a Milkweed BugTiny red specks hide in milkweed fluff. Discover the secret life cycle of these colorful true bugs! Beetles & BugsA List of Different Types of Beetles That'll Blow You AwayDiscover eight amazing beetle species with cool superpowers! Insects & BugsA List of Different Types of Flying Insects With PicturesBuzzing wings, tiny bodies! Meet nature's flyers in this winged wonderland. Beetles & BugsA List of Different Types of Ladybugs With Pin-worthy PicturesMeet the colorful beetles that save gardens by munching aphids! Butterflies & MothsA List of Various Types of Moths With Stunning PicturesDiscover 9 amazing moth families that make up 90% of butterfly relatives! Beetles & BugsA Precise Explanation of the Life Cycle of a GrasshopperWatch grasshoppers hatch from eggs and grow wings in just months! Butterflies & MothsA Truly Helpful Caterpillar Identification ChartSpot the hornworm's bluff! Learn to ID safe caterpillars without touching. Butterflies & MothsA Visual Guide to Caterpillar IdentificationSpot the stripes, horns, and fuzzy coats in this fun caterpillar ID guide! Butterflies & MothsAn Awesome Explanation of the Life Cycle of a CaterpillarWatch a leaf-eater turn into a flyer! 🦋 Spiders & ScorpionsAn Exceptionally Brilliant Guide to Identifying SpidersEight legs? Check! Not an insect! Learn to spot real spiders. Spiders & ScorpionsAre Daddy Longlegs Poisonous? You'd Be Beyond Surprised to KnowThree creatures share this name, but none are dangerous! Spiders & ScorpionsAstounding Facts About Wolf Spiders That'll Leave You AwestruckWolf spiders hunt without webs. See how moms carry babies on their backs! Butterflies & MothsAwe-inspiring Facts About the Beautiful Swallowtail ButterfliesOver 500 species of stunning swallowtail butterflies delight kids worldwide! Spiders & ScorpionsBanana Spiders, Facts About the Golden Silk Orb-WeaverGolden silk webs stronger than steel, but these spiders fear cockroaches! Butterflies & MothsBlue Morpho Butterfly Adaptations, How It Survives the RainforestSee how blue morpho wings flash to confuse predators in the rainforest. Spiders & ScorpionsCobwebs vs. Spider Webs: The Subtle DifferencesTangled cobwebs hide in corners, while shiny orb webs catch the sun. See the difference! Butterflies & MothsDelightfully Unbelievable Facts About the Blue Morpho ButterflyFlashing blue wings hide brown eyespots to fool predators in the rainforest! Insects & BugsDid You Know These Facts About Creepy-crawly Centipedes?Centipedes have odd legs! Discover the truth about these creepy-crawly hunters. Ants & WaspsDo Ants Sleep? The Answer Will Certainly Blow Your MindAnts sleep 253 times a day! Discover their secret power-nap secrets.

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