Insects

Insects

1. This insect's name starts with an "A." It is a very common social insect that lives in large groups underground. What is it called?

2. This insect's name starts with a "B." It is a flying, social insect that lives in hives. What is it called?

3. This word starts with a "C." It is the very young stage of a butterfly or moth. It spends most of its time eating. What is it called?

4. This word starts with a "D." It is a flying insect that can hover in mid-air. It is usually found near water. What is it called?

5. This insect's name starts with an "F." It is a flying insect that can produce light. It is beautiful to see at night, when it looks like a bright spot of light flying around. What is it called?

6. This insect's name starts with a "G." It can hop and it comes in green or brown. What is it called?

7. This insect's name starts with an "L." It is a small, cute, flying beetle with spots on its wing covers. What is it called?

8. This animal's name starts with an "M." It is a small, flying insect that bites animals (including people). What is it called?

9. This insect's name starts with a "P." It lives in warm climates and can be green or tan, camouflaging themselves among plants. It folds its arms like it is praying. What is it called?

10. This insect's name starts with a "Y." It is a type of stinging wasp that has yellow and black stripes. What is it called?

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