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Order Lepidoptera
Caterpillars are young butterflies or moths. They may have horns, spines, and bristles; …

Order Lepidoptera – Family Papilionidae

Swallowtail butterflies are easily recognized by the long tails on the hind wings. Their wings …

Order Hymenoptera – Family Apidae
Bumblebees usually live in cooler areas, where their thick hair protects them from the cold. …

Order Diptera
Family Simuliidae
Black flies lay their eggs in streams and rivers. The larvae pupate in cocoons attached to …

Order Hemiptera (true bugs)
Family Cimicidae
These flat, reddish-brown pests can really ruin a good night is sleep! They run …

Order Hemiptera (true bugs)
Family Notonectidae

Back swimmers use their legs to paddle on the surface of water. They also …

Order Hemiptera (true bugs)
Family Reduviidae
Assassin bugs have very strong front legs, which they use to grab and hold …

Draw Aphid Order Homoptera Family Aphididae
Ask any gardener about aphids! These little plant-suckers appear in large numbers on leaves …

Ant – Order Hymenoptera Family Formicidae

If you want to study insects, none are easier to find than ants! Their …