Did you know? - insect facts


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SpiderA combination of red, yellow, and black is often an indication that an insect is poisonous.

 

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When a bombardier beetle is disturbed,
it can mix two harmless chemicals
Bombadier beetleat the tip of its abdomen to produce a sudden explosion that frightens away predators.

 

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WaterbugGiant waterbugs, or toe-biters are specially imported into California to give a particular flavour to some Chinese food.

 

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Caterpillar on leaf

Caterpillars usually feed at night to avoid predators.

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