Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Mosquito
An illustrated diagram of the Anopheles mosquito. Get detailed information on its life cycle, mosquito bites, and more.
Globio
Glossopedia: Arthropods
Arthropods are animals with segmented bodies and six or more legs. They are found throughout the world in every environment. This article presents a good deal of quality information.
University of Kentucky
University of Kentucky: Get This Bug Off Me
This informative site distinguishes harmful from nonharmful insects. Pictures supplement the text.
Ed Koday
Web Archive: Ambush Bug
Ambush bugs are predators which normally lie in wait for prey. They have front legs fitted for grasping, much like that of a praying mantis. They commonly sit on a flower waiting for insects attracted to flowers. Goldenrod is a favorite...
Other
California Science Center: Build a Bug! [Pdf]
Build an edible bug with this activity from the California Science Center. Make good choices based on what you learn about the body, wings, and legs.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Monster Bugs
Here are a couple of fun games where you can mix and match bug bodies, legs, wings, and heads to make your own "monster bug." There is also some fun trivia as you play!
Ducksters
Ducksters: Grasshoppers
Kids learn about the Grasshopper, high jumping insects that make music with their legs and wings.
University of Wisconsin
The Why Files: Secrets of the Sidewinder
By now, we know about robots that roll, fly, swim and walk, insect-like, on six legs. But a robot that climbs a sandy hill in the fashion of the sidewinder rattlesnake? What?
Ed Koday
Web Archive: Green June Beetle
The adult green June beetle (family Scarabaeidae) is usually 3/4" to 1" long, and 1/2" wide. The top side is forest green, with or without lengthwise tan stripes on the wings. The underside is metallic bright green or gold, and has legs...
Earth Life
Earth Life: The Diplopoda (Millipedes), Introduction
Introduction to the physical characteristics of the diplopoda, the millipedes.
Other
The Idiom Connection
Users can search this list of idioms and their explanations either alphabetically or by subject matter, such as Food Idioms, Business Idioms, or Animal Idioms. There are also quizzes on each category of idiom so students can test their...
Curated OER
Science Kids: Science Images: Cockroach
This photo gives a clear view of a cockroach, like other insects it has 6 legs, 2 antennae, a thorax, abdomen and head. Learn about a range of different insects by checking out our fun insect facts for kids.
Curated OER
Science Kids: Science Images: Mosquito Anatomy Diagram
This mosquito anatomy diagram labels the different parts of the mosquito, a common insect found around the world. The labeled parts include the abdomen, thorax, head, wings, legs, proboscis, antennae, and more.