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Sub-Categories in Insects

Ants (14)
Bees (9)
Beetles (9)
Butterflies and Moths (34)
Cicadas and Aphids (5)

Crickets and Grasshoppers (4)
Dragonflies (2)
Fireflies (5)
Praying Mantids (3)

Web Sites in Category Insects

3-D Insects - Virtual reality illustrations of various insects and arachnids.

AntBoy's Bugworld - Brief descriptions of different times of insects, along with links to related sites.

Ants of Arizona - A large collection of photos of ants in the their natural habit in Arizona. Photos are divided by species.

Assassin Bug - View color photographs and learn facts about the diet, habitat, and enemies of this insect.

B-EYE - See the world through the eyes of a bee.

Bug Bios - The fascinating stories of insects and the roles they play in our lives. Includes photos, lesson ideas, and links to other sites.

Bug Bodies - Pictures, descriptions, diets and scientific names for 12 common bugs.

Bug Identification - A dichotomous key for identifying unknown bugs.

CityBugs - Urban entomology focusing on the San Francisco Bay, this site explores urban biodversity. Contains photos, "All About Bugs", where to look for insects, games, puzzles.

Deadly Insects: Killer Bees and Termites Wreak Havoc - Article reveals the tremendous damage insects can do.

Earwig - Lists where they can be found, what they eat, and what they look like.

Fun Stuff Coloring Book - Printable coloring pages help kids learn to identify harmless insects and troublesome household pests.

Gardensafari: Bugs - See pictures and view brief information about many types of bugs found in a garden.

Insect Safari - Name that bug, bug identification, printable insect pictures, and teacher lessons.

Insecta Inspecta World - The world is covered in bugs, so shouldn't you know a little bit about them? Find out what you need at Insecta Inspecta World.

Insectclopedia - An encyclopedia of Internet insect resources.

Insectmania - Celebrate the unique qualities of the insect world through the artwork and written expressions of children. Insect humor, facts, and related sites are also featured.

Katydid - Offers information about the habitat, diet, and enemies of these alien looking insects.

Lantern Bug - Provides information about the diet, enemies, and habitat of this mysterious insect.

Leafcutter Ants of Costa Rica - Photos of leafcutter ants in action.

Mosquito - Contains information about the diet, habitat, enemies, and life span of this blood-sucking insect.

Mosquito Information - Provides information about mosquitoes such as life cycle, what the name mosquito means, and some diseases that are commonly spread by mosquitoes.

Most Wanted Bugs - Microscope images of insects by Dennis Kunkel Microscopy, Inc.

Myrmecos.net: Insect photography by Alex Wild - Close-up images of many insects including many species of ants, bees, beetles, and butterflies.

Nature: Alien Empire - Video clips and Flash animations give a first-hand look into the weird world of insects. From PBS.

NOVA Online: Creepy Crawlies - Explores the kinds of bugs that live in your home and even on your body. From PBS.

Quia - Spiders and Insects - Java games and flashcards help students learn terms related to insects.

Silkworm Information - Information about the appearance, natural history, and habitat of the silkworm.

The Creepy Crawly Zoo - Traveling "live" insect exhibit. Offers school visits, bug listings, and links.

The Garden Safari: Ants, Bees and Wasps - Numerous pictures, facts, and videos of bumblebees, mining bees, wasps, and ants. Includes a page of unidentified wasps and a call for viewers to help identify them.

The Great Bug Hunt - Play a game to learn about predators and pollinators.

UF Book of Insect Records - The Guiness Book of World Records for Insects. Includes the fastest flier, most tolerant of cold, largest, and smallest eggs.

University of Kentucky Entomology for Kids - It's a natural reaction to be frightened of some insects, but some large bugs are not harmful at all. This site teaches kids to distinguish between harmless bugs and their not-so-harmless relatives.

Wonderful World of Insects - A kid-friendly site with an abundance of information about insects and related organisms.

Y.E.S. Minibeast World - Classification, profiles, trivia, folklore, role of insects in gardening, and teacher resources.

Yucky Roach World - Humorous information about cockroach lifestyle, anatomy and amazing cockroach facts.

Yucky Roach World - Roach anatomy and other facts, including how to get rid of them. Includes an imaginative day in the life of a roach and a quiz.

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