I range in size from a ½ inch to 13 Brazilian Treehopper inches long. I thrive in forests and grasslands where I feed on leaves. I

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1 I range in size from a ½ inch to 13 inches long. I thrive in forests and grasslands where I feed on leaves. I resemble the twigs among which I live, making me one of the most camouflaged of all insects. Who am I? Walking Stick

2 I am a predator and use my front legs to snare my prey. I am named for my prominent front legs which are bent and held at an angle which resembles one who is praying. Who am I? Praying Mantis

3 I am known for my buzzing and clicking noises. Some of my noises can be heard up to a mile away. Some fellow species may disappear for many years and reappear at a regular interval, such as 17 years. Who am I? Cicada

4 I go through four stages of development from egg to adult. My wings are 4 to 7 inches in width, and as an adult I drink nectar from flowers. I am known to mimic the Pipevine Swallowtail which is distasteful to predators. Who am I? Giant Swallowtail

5 I am found primarily on freshwater ponds, streams, and lakes. I am able to slide along the surface of the water by distributing my weight evenly on my long legs. I eat other insects and spiders. Who am I? Water Strider

6 I live a solitary life on the leaves of glory bushes. I am also known as The Bell Bearer or the Globulare. I have odd looking spheroids on the top of my head. Scientists are unsure of the purpose of my unique head dressing. Who am I? Brazilian Treehopper

7 I am one of many members of a family of beetles known for their long antennae or horns. Some of my species are pests to certain trees and shrubs because we bore into them and cause much damage. Who am I? Longhorn Beetle

8 I look a lot like a similar insect, the dragonfly, but I can put my wings parallel to my back when resting. I can fly up to 30 miles an hour, but I am unable to walk. My eyes contain up to 30,000 lenses instead of one like humans. Who am I? Damselfly

9 I am a small insect ranging in size from 1 mm to 6 cm. My favorite food is dung, or animal waste. Yum! We are known as nature s clean-up crew. I am found worldwide, in every continent except Antarctica. Who am I? Dung Beetle

10 I am the largest species of insect to be found in the southern areas of England. My armored shell provides me a lot of protection. My most distinctive feature is my long antler-like pincers. I am becoming endangered due to the loss of my habitat, woodlands. Who am I? Stag Beetle

11 I am a variety of a stick insect that looks more like a cactus than a twig. My body is covered in small spines. When threatened, I will mimic a scorpion and curl up my tail, but I am actually harmless. Who am I? Giant Prickly Stick Stick

12 I belong to the tree hopper family of insects. I am known for the enlarged and ornate thorn shape on my back which aids in my camouflage. I feed on the sap of trees and can cause damage to the trees I feast upon. Who am I? Thorn Bug

13 I am a predatory bug that waits patiently before ambushing my prey. I inject a deadly poison which causes the tissues to break down so I can suck up the body fluids as my food! Who am I? Assassin Bug

14 WHO AM I? NAME Directions: Walk around the room and look at the pictures of different insects. Read each description and fill in the name of the insect described. 1. I am a variety of a stick insect that looks more like a cactus than a twig. My body is covered in small spines. When threatened, I will mimic a scorpion and curl up my tail, but I am actually harmless. Who am I? 2. I am the largest species of insect to be found in the southern areas of England. My armored shell provides me a lot of protection. My most distinctive feature is my long antler-like pincers. I am becoming endangered due to the loss of my habitat, woodlands. Who am I? 3. I am a small insect ranging in size from 1 mm to 6 cm. My favorite food is dung, or animal waste. Yum! We are known as nature s clean-up crew. I am found worldwide, in every continent except Antarctica. Who am I? 4. I look a lot like a similar insect, the dragonfly, but I can put my wings parallel to my back when resting. I can fly up to 30 miles an hour, but I am unable to walk. My eyes contain up to 30,000 lenses instead of one like humans. Who am I?

15 5. I am one of many members of a family of beetles known for their long antennae or horns. Some of my species are pests to certain trees and shrubs because we bore into them and cause much damage. Who am I? 6. I live a solitary life on the leaves of glory bushes. I am also known as The Bell Bearer or the Globulare. I have odd looking spheroids on the top of my head. Scientists are unsure of the purpose of my unique head dressing. Who am I? 7. I am found primarily on freshwater ponds, streams, and lakes. I am able to slide along the surface of the water by distributing my weight evenly on my long legs. I eat other insects and spiders. Who am I? 8. I go through four stages of development from egg to adult. My wings are 4 to 7 inches in width, and as an adult I drink nectar from flowers. I am known to mimic the Pipevine Swallowtail which is distasteful to predators. Who am I? 9. I am known for my buzzing and clicking noises. Some of my noises can be heard up to a mile away. Some fellow species may disappear for many years and reappear at a regular interval, such as 17 years. Who am I?

16 10. I am a predator and use my front legs to snare my prey. I am named for my prominent front legs which are bent and held at an angle which resembles one who is praying. Who am I? 11. I range in size from a ½ inch to 13 inches long. I thrive in forests and grasslands where I feed on leaves. I resemble the twigs among which I live, making me one of the most camouflaged of all insects. Who am I? 12. I belong to the tree hopper family of insects. I am known for the enlarged and ornate thorn shape on my back which aids in my camouflage. I feed on the sap of trees and can cause damage to the trees I feast upon. Who am I? 13. I am a predatory bug that waits patiently before ambushing my prey. I inject a deadly poison which causes their tissues to break down so I can suck up the body fluids as my food! Who am I?

17 WHO AM I? NAME Directions: Walk around the room and look at the pictures of different insects. Read each description and fill in the name of the insect described. 1. I am a variety of a stick insect that looks more like a cactus than a twig. My body is covered in small spines. When threatened, I will mimic a scorpion and curl up my tail, but I am actually harmless. Who am I? Giant Prickly Stick 2. I am the largest species of insect to be found in the southern areas of England. My armored shell provides me a lot of protection. My most distinctive feature is my long antler-like pincers. I am becoming endangered due to the loss of my habitat, woodlands. Who am I? Stag Beetle 3. I am a small insect ranging in size from 1 mm to 6 cm. My favorite food is dung, or animal waste. Yum! We are known as nature s clean-up crew. I am found worldwide, in every continent except Antarctica. Who am I? Dung Beetle 4. I look a lot like a similar insect, the dragonfly, but I can put my wings parallel to my back when resting. I can fly up to 30 miles an hour, but I am unable to walk. My eyes contain up to 30,000 lenses instead of one like humans. Who am I? Damselfly

18 5. I am one of many members of a family of beetles known for their long antennae or horns. Some of my species are pests to certain trees and shrubs because we bore into them and cause much damage. Who am I? Longhorn Beetle 6. I live a solitary life on the leaves of glory bushes. I am also known as The Bell Bearer or the Globulare. I have odd looking spheroids on the top of my head. Scientists are unsure of the purpose of my unique head dressing. Who am I? Brazilian Treehopper 7. I am found primarily on freshwater ponds, streams, and lakes. I am able to slide along the surface of the water by distributing my weight evenly on my long legs. I eat other insects and spiders. Who am I? Water Strider 8. I go through four stages of development from egg to adult. My wings are 4 to 7 inches in width, and as an adult I drink nectar from flowers. I am known to mimic the Pipevine Swallowtail which is distasteful to predators. Who am I? Giant Swallowtail 9. I am known for my buzzing and clicking noises. Some of my noises can be heard up to a mile away. Some fellow species may disappear for many years and reappear at a regular interval, such as 17 years. Who am I? Cicada

19 10. I am a predator and use my front legs to snare my prey. I am named for my prominent front legs which are bent and held at an angle which resembles one who is praying. Who am I? Praying Mantis 11. I range in size from a ½ inch to 13 inches long. I thrive in forests and grasslands where I feed on leaves. I resemble the twigs among which I live, making me one of the most camouflaged of all insects. Who am I? Walking Stick 12. I belong to the tree hopper family of insects. I am known for the enlarged and ornate thorn shape on my back which aids in my camouflage. I feed on the sap of trees and can cause damage to the trees I feast upon. Who am I? Thorn Bug 13. I am a predatory bug that waits patiently before ambushing my prey. I inject a deadly poison which causes their tissues to break down so I can suck up the body fluids as my food! Who am I? Assassin Bug

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