Insects

Beetles' legs are designed for ________________.

• dancing

• jumping

• flying

• running

A grasshopper's legs are designed for ______________.

• jumping

• cutting

• holding its prey

• running

Honeybees' legs are designed for ______________.

• gathering honey

• running

• walking

• gathering pollen

All insects have _________ legs.

• 32

• 6

• 9

• 4

All insects have ________ body parts.

• 6

• 4

• 3

• 8

The ______________ is called the motor because it has the wings and legs which cause it to move.

• abdomen

• head

• antennae

• thorax

The insect's _______________ contains the organs.

• head

• abdomen

• thorax

• legs

A praying mantis' front legs are used for _______________.

• holding hands

• praying

• holding its prey

• walking

Why is the praying mantis called the farmer's friend?

• It is a very polite insect.

• It cleans up after itself.

• It eats moths, caterpillars, grasshoppers, and other insects that eat crops.

• It eats corn, tomatoes, and peanuts in the field.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

The insect's __________ contains the eyes, mouth, and antenna.

• thorax

• abdomen

• head

• legs