Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Life Cycle of a Butterfly
Gives a basic explanation of the four stages in the life cycle of a butterfly.
University of Florida
Florida Museum of Natural History: Animals 2: Insects and Spiders
This teacher's guide focuses on the smaller animals that inhabit our world: insects and spiders. These fascinating creatures provide young children many hands-on opportunities to learn about the diversity of living things, how living...
Iowa State University
Iowa State University: Iowa Insect Information Dragonflies and Damselflies
Dragonflies and Damselflies are some of the most beneficial insects in the whole insect world. Read about the life cycle, history, and other anatomy of these insects.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Pond Life Animal Printouts
Filled with printable pages of both plant and animal pond life, Enchanted Learning features fact sheets with color pictures.
University of Michigan
University of Michigan Periodical Cicada
A great review of these interesting insects, many of which are on a 13 or 17 year cycle of life. Great pictures and information.
Other
Cc: A Classification System for Mosquito Life Cycles
An in-depth discussion on the classification systems of mosquitos: discusses the classification of Bates and Pratt and proposes a new classification system.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Entomology: Larva
Article on the types and function of larvae in the animal life cycle.
EL Education
El Education: Field Guide to Insects in Western Massachusetts
This field guide was created by 2nd graders in Springfield, Massachusetts. It was part of a two-month Learning Expedition that included field observation and collection, classroom experimentation and research, reading from books and...
Australian Museum
Australian Museum: Beetles
This thorough site provides a general overview of beetles and focuses on topics such as habitat, anatomy, life cycle, feeding, predation and defense, and beetles as pests.
Environmental Education for Kids
Eek!: Cicada
This site provides a brief but concise description of this interesting insect. Grades 4-8.
Ohio State University
Osu: Flea Fact Sheet
A fact sheet on fleas from the Ohio State University Extension lists scientific names, identifying characteristics, and pictures.
Canadian Wildlife Federation
Hinterland Who's Who: Mosquito
Get the facts about mosquito. Besides finding a detailed description of these pesky insects, you'll also learn about some of their unique facts and characteristics. Also included in this Insect Fact Sheet on mosquitoes is information on...
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Entomology: Bed Bug Information
Detailed information about bed bugs: how to identify them, treating and preventing infestations, physical features, life cycle, and misconceptions about bed bugs. Includes links to additional resources. (Published: December 13, 2010)
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Pollination Parties
This lesson helps learners understand the concept of pollination. Objectives, materials, procedures, adaptations, discussion questions, evaluation, extensions, suggested readings, links, vocabulary, and academic standards are all included!
US Geological Survey
U.s. Geological Survey: North Prairie Wildlife Research: Caterpillars of Forests
Descriptions, photographs and information on the caterpillar life cycle for the different species of eastern United states caterpillars. Includes details on collecting and photographing specimens.
Pennsylvania State University
College of Agricultural Sciences: Carpenter Ants
A good description of the carpenter ant, its life cycle, and the differences between the carpenter ant and the termite. Find out how the carpenter ant causes damage, and how to control an ant infestation.
Iowa State University
Iowa State Entomology: Odorous House Ant
This site focuses on the "Odorous House Ant." It gives details about its description and where it makes its home. Learn more about this fascinating creature by checking out this website.