What happens to the male pray mantis after they have finished mating?
Gets his head bitten off
How do crickets chirp?
Rubbing their wings together (one with teeth and one with scraper)
What are the three body sections of an insect called?
Head, Thorax and Abdomen
Do male or female bees/wasps sting?
Female
Who wins the fight between a Tiger Beetle and Raspy Cricket?
Tiger Beetle
How many eggs does the queen termite lay a day?
30,000
How do Jewel Beetles camouflage?
Being iridescent
Which insect spends most of its time as an aquatic predator?
Dragonfly
Which insect uses the moon to navigate?
Moth
In the microscope activity that Nathan showed, what was one of the slides shown?
Mouthparts: Ladybug, Mosquito or Fly, Honey bee leg or wing, grasshopper
Why do farmers love lady bugs?
They eat all the pests (aphids)
How many legs does an insect have?
6
Why are termite mounds so far above ground?
To capture the wind for ventilation
In what season do most insects lay their eggs?
Winter
What does a caterpillar turn into before turning into a butterfly?
Chrysalis
Why are bees important for the environment?
Important to the pollination of other plants
What colour are stick insects when they are babies and why?
Green to blend in with the leaves they eat.
Which state in Australia does not have any cases of Fruit Fly?
South Australia