Insect Facts For Kids. Fun Information About Insects

Insects are six-legged creatures designed with three main body parts: a head, thorax, and abdomen. These amazing animals are found on every continent including Antarctica and live in nearly every habitat on Earth. Insects have hard exoskeletons, compound eyes, and many have wings that let them fly to find food and escape predators.

There are over one million known species of insects making them the most diverse group of animals on the planet. These tiny creatures play huge roles in nature by pollinating plants, breaking down dead materials, and providing food for other animals. Insects include beetles, butterflies, ants, bees, and many others that go through metamorphosis, changing from eggs to larvae to adults during their life cycle.