Angelica Carter

Is it an Insect?

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What characteristics do insects have?Do you know?

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Characteristics of Insects

Insects have three main body parts: head, thorax, and abdomen.

Insects have a pair of antennae on top of their head.

Insects have a pair of compound eyes.Insects have three pairs of legs (six total legs).Insects usually have two pairs of wings, but not

always.

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Guessing Game!

Let’s see if you can guess which are insects and which are not…..

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Is it an insect?Yes or No?

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/wildlife/5119960/Butterfly-numbers-plunge-to-lowest-level-in-25-years.html

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Is it an Insect?

YES a butterfly is an insect because: It has a pair of antennaeIt has two pairs of wingsIt has compound eyesIt has a three segmented body

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Is it an Insect?Yes or No?

http://health.allrefer.com/health/insect-bites-or-stings-black-widow-spider-1.html

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Is it an Insect?

NO a spider is not an insect because:It has eight legs instead of six It has no antennae

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Is it an Insect?Yes or NO?

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http://theodorescott.com/blog/2009/07/10/friday-photo-caterpillar-on-my-parsley/

Is it an Insect?

No a caterpillar is not an insect because: It has more than six legs It has no antennaeIt doesn’t have a three segmented

bodyIt doesn’t have a pair of compound

eyes

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Is it an Insect?Yes or No?

http://indianapublicmedia.org/amomentofscience/parasites-turn-ants-berries/ Next Page

Is it an Insect?Yes an ant is an insect because:

It has a three segmented bodyIt has a pair of antennaeIt has six legsIt has a pair of compound eyes

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Lets Review! So what makes an insect an insect?

1. An insect has legs.

2. An insect has a pair of eyes.

3. An insect has antennaes on its head.

4. An insect has three main body parts; which are the h , t , and a .

5. An insect usually has two pairs of , but not always.