What is an Insect?

1. What is an Insect? Presented to: [INSERT SCHOOL NAME]

2. INSECTs… • are sometimes called “bugs” • Have their skeleton on the outside • have six legs • have a head, thorax, and abdomen • Go through a “LIFE CYCLE”

3. Do you think insects are smart?

4. I think insects are smart because… • They can talk and communicate with each other • Insects use sounds, touching, and smells (pheromones) to “talk” to each other. • Ants tap antennae together • Termites leave pheromone trail • Bees use “dancing” to communicate • What other insects communicate?

5. I think insects are smart because… • They can protect themselves from danger

6. How do insects protect themselves from danger? • MIMICRY / CAMOUFLAGE • COLORS • “FIGHTING” • What are some other ways?

7. Insects that protect themselves… with MIMICRY & CAMOUFLAGE

9. Hawk Moth caterpillar

10. Stick or Caterpillar?

11. Twig Caterpillar

12. Insects that protect themselves… with CAMOUFLAGE

13. Where is it?

14. There it is!

15. Do you see the insect?

16. Who saw it?

17. Insects that useCOLORto protect themselves…by warning predators not to “mess” with them!

18. What are some colors that warn us of danger or are used to get our attention? • RED • Yellow • Orange • Other bright colors!

19. Warning Colors……..

20. Monarch Caterpillar

21. Monarch Butterfly

22. Insects thatFIGHT..

23. Praying Mantis

25. SOLDIER TERMITE

26. Be Insect Detectives! • When you see insects try to find out what they are (good or bad?). • Watch out for their colors…they could be dangerous! • Look for insects where they might be hidden (leaves, bark, and other places.)

27. THANK YOU!