Questions, p. 22-23 “Intriguing Insects”

1. What insects are the most common? 2. How many body parts do all insects have? 3. How many legs? 4. How many wings do insects usually have?

5. All insects have a hard outer covering known as an ___. 6. Some mosquitoes transmit diseases. Give 2 examples. 7. Name another way that insects can be pests.

8. How are honeybees and some other insects beneficial to the environment? 9. What is a parasite? 10. Give an example of an insect that is a parasite. 11. How can parasitic insects benefit the environment?