Insects (from Latin insectum) are hexapod invertebrates of the class Insecta. They are the largest group within the arthropod phylum. Insects have a chitinous exoskeleton, a three-part body (head, thorax …

Nov 23, 2025 · insect, (class Insecta or Hexapoda), any member of the largest class of the phylum Arthropoda, which is itself the largest of the animal phyla. Insects have segmented bodies, jointed …

Sep 4, 2025 · Insects are six-legged invertebrates that are members of the class Insecta within the phylum Arthropoda. They are distinguished by their three-part bodies covered by a hard, chitinous …

All insects belong to the phylum Arthropoda. But unlike other arthropods—like lobsters, spiders, or millipedes—insects have three pairs of jointed legs, segmented bodies, an exoskeleton, one...

From mosquitoes to fireflies, insects names include hundreds of crawling and flying types. In this post, you’ll learn their names through lists and pictures for better recognition and communication. Some …

Oct 16, 2019 · Insects are found on every continent and in nearly every habitat. In fact, the only places on Earth in which insects are not found in large numbers are the oceans. Insects play a vital role in …

There are over 1 million identified species of insects and spiders in the world with many more still awaiting discovery. Insects provide a vastly overlooked - and often times misunderstood - window …

Sep 25, 2024 · Below is a detailed overview of the primary insect orders that comprise disease vectors, highlighting their distinct characteristics and roles in disease propagation.

We collect photographs of bugs from the United States and Canada for identification and research. We summarize our findings in guide pages for each order, family, genus, and species. More than just a …

Jan 31, 2024 · More than half of all the animal species described by science are insects, and it is estimated that there are more than five million extant species. That’s a lot of beetles, butterflies, …