Insect Coloring Book

An interesting fact is that insects are the most numerous group of animals around the world. In our country, most of this group are of course butterflies and beetles. However, the most disliked are of course mosquitoes, because no one likes them as all the time in the long summer evenings they bite people on their body. In this section you will find various pictures of different insects.

Information

1. Body structure: The typical insect body structure includes three segments: head, thorax and abdomen. They also have six legs and usually one or two pairs of wings.
2. Respiratory system: Insects breathe using a system of tracheas, small tubes that carry oxygen directly to the tissues.
3. Reproduction: Most insects reproduce sexually, although there are also species capable of asexual reproduction.
4. Metamorphosis: Many insects go through a process of metamorphosis during development. This can be a simple metamorphosis (as in grasshoppers) or a complete one (as in butterflies).
5. Diet: Insects have varied diets, depending on the species. They can be herbivores, carnivores, scavengers or nectarivores.
6. Ecosystem: Insects play a key role in ecosystems, performing functions such as pollinating plants, decomposing organic materials, and providing staple food for many other animals.
7. Adaptations: Insects show amazing adaptations to different environments, from deserts to rainforests.
8. Communications: Insects communicate in a variety of ways, including visual, audible and chemical signals.
9. Relationship with people: Some insects are considered pests because they can damage crops or carry diseases. Others are seen as beneficial, such as bees that pollinate plants.
10. Threats: Many insect species are now endangered due to climate change, habitat destruction and pesticide use.

Trivia

1. Number of species: There are more than a million described species of insects, but some scientists estimate that there may be as many as 10 million species worldwide.
2. Largest insect: The largest known insect is the Malaysian goliath beetle, which can weigh up to 100 grams and have a wingspan of up to 20 centimeters.
3. Social insects: Bees, ants and termites are examples of insect societies where there is a clear division of labor and a complex social hierarchy.
4. Sounds of insects: Some insects, such as crickets, produce sound by rubbing one part of their body against another, which is called stridulation.
5. Butterflies and Taste: Butterflies have taste receptors on their legs. This allows them to "taste" the plants they sit on and choose suitable places to lay their eggs.
6. Insects and light: Some insects, such as moths, are attuned to light. Some scientists believe that moths use natural light sources, such as the moon, to navigate, and artificial light can disorient them.
7. The most venomous insect: One of the world's most venomous insects is the South American bee harpy. Its venom can even kill a horse.
8. Insects as food: In some cultures, insects are an important source of protein and are eaten as part of the daily diet.
9. Ants and plants: Some ant species have a symbiotic relationship with plants, protecting them from pests in exchange for shelter and food.
10. Flight speed: Some insects can fly at astonishing speeds. For example, the Japanese hornet can reach speeds of up to 40 km/h.