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Buggy Bodies

Insects are a type of arthropod with a three segment exoskeleton body and six legs. If you see a critter with a different number of legs or body segments, it might be a different kind of arthropod like a spider or centipede. Let's learn how to identify an insect!

Head

The head contains the eyes, mouth, and antannae of the inset.

Thorax

The thorax is the middle section with powerful muscles for moving legs and wings.

Abdomen

The abdomen is the largest section and holds the digestive organs.

Legs

Insects have six legs attached to the thorax. If there are more, it's a different arthropod.

What is your favorite bug?

Why did you pick that bug?

Bug Scramble!

How many bugs can you count in one minute?

Start Stop

How many were you able to count?

Bug Blitz!

Now that we know how to identify insects, let's see how many we can find! Insects may all share the same basic parts, but they come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. Can you find any of these insects on your adventure today? Tap each insect to check them off as you find them.

Grasshopper