Insects Wordbook: Wordbuddies, #1

By Blake Pieck

1st Edition Wordbook (Dictionary) about Insects, covering about 933 species.
Did you know that not all spiders are insects/bugs?

 

- Child-friendly description of each entry.

- Did You Know facts for each insects.

 

Buzz into the enthralling world of insects with this wordbook / dictionary. Created for young entomologists, this digital guide offers an exciting journey through the intricate realm of tiny creatures that flutter, crawl, and scuttle all around us. From the radiant butterflies gracing our gardens to the industrious ants building underground empires, each entry comes alive with child-friendly descriptions, interesting insights, and captivating tales.

Designed for the tech-savvy generation, our ebook-friendly interface ensures effortless navigation for young explorers, letting them flit from one fascinating insect to another with ease.

 

Painstakingly researched, every page aims to educate and inspire, making it the prime choice for emerging scientists and ever-curious kids. Whether it's a bedtime story or a field companion, the "Insects Wordbook" will nurture a lifelong passion for these miniature marvels.

 

Did You Know? Delving into a children's dictionary about insects not only enhances a child's vocabulary but also deepens their marvel for the vast microcosm of nature! Many budding entomologists and insect enthusiasts began their journey by leafing through such enlightening books.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Blake Pieck
• Release date: Aug 18, 2023
• ISBN: 9798223976875

Book preview

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Acacia Ant  -  Acacia ants live on acacia trees and protect them from harmful insects. In return, the tree gives them sweet nectar to eat!

Did You Know? The acacia tree and acacia ant help each other; it’s a friendship in the insect world!

Achemon Sphinx Moth  -  This moth has a thick body and wings that look like they have been painted with a splash of colors. It loves sipping nectar from flowers.

Did You Know? The caterpillar of the Achemon Sphinx Moth has a horn on its back!

Acorn Weevil  -  The acorn weevil loves acorns! It has a long snout that it uses to drill into acorns and lay its eggs.

Did You Know? When the weevil babies (larvae) hatch, the acorn is their first meal!

Admiral Butterfly  -  This is a pretty butterfly with bold colors that can often be seen dancing around flowers in the sunshine.

Did You Know? Admiral butterflies love to sip on flower nectar and even overripe fruit!

African Termite  -  African termites build huge mounds that can be taller than a person! They are amazing builders.

Did You Know? Some African termite mounds can stay cool inside even when it’s super hot outside!

Africanized Honeybee  -  Often called ‘killer bees’, they look like regular honeybees but can be more aggressive.

Did You Know? Africanized honeybees are a mix between African and European honeybees!

Agave Snout Weevil  -  This little insect loves to munch on agave plants. It has a snout-like nose!

Did You Know? The agave plant is used to make sweet syrup and even tequila!

Agrius Sphinx Moth  -  A large moth with beautiful, broad wings. It’s known to have a rapid flight!

Did You Know? The Agrius Sphinx Moth has a long tongue, perfect for sipping nectar from deep flowers!

Ailanthus Webworm Moth  -  This is a colorful little moth that looks like it’s wearing a patchwork quilt of patterns.

Did You Know? These moths roll up leaves to protect themselves when they’re still caterpillars!

Alderfly  -  Alderflies are insects with delicate wings and long antennas. They are usually found near freshwater.

Did You Know? Alderfly larvae live in the water and are great swimmers!

Alkali Fly  -  These are tiny flies that can walk underwater without getting wet!

Did You Know? Alkali flies have special hairs that trap air, making them look shiny underwater!

Amber Phantom Butterfly  -  This butterfly is a little mystery with wings that shimmer like amber gems. It’s often found fluttering in shaded forests.

Did You Know? The phantom in its name is because it’s so elusive and can disappear like a ghost among trees!

Ambush Bug  -  The Ambush Bug is a tiny master of disguise! It hides and waits to surprise its prey.

Did You Know? They have strong front legs, like a wrestler, to grab and hold onto their food!

American Burying Beetle  -  This beetle has a special job: it buries dead animals to eat later. It’s nature’s little undertaker!

Did You Know? They can bury an animal that’s 200 times heavier than them!

American Cockroach  -  A big reddish-brown bug that likes to sneak around at night, often in our homes.

Did You Know? Despite their name, American Cockroaches actually came from Africa!

American Grasshopper  -  A jumping champion! It’s green or brown and loves munching on plants.

Did You Know? These grasshoppers can jump 20 times the length of their body!

American Painted Lady Butterfly  -  A beautiful butterfly with orange wings that look like they’ve been painted with art.

Did You Know? They taste with their feet!

American Serpentine Leafminer  -  A tiny insect that digs tunnels in leaves, creating wiggly patterns.

Did You Know? The wiggly patterns on the leaves are the insect’s way of eating its meal!

Andrena Bee  -  A hard-working bee that lives alone, digging tiny homes in the ground.

Did You Know? They are one of the first bees to wake up and buzz around in spring!

Angular Spittlebug  -  This little bug creates foamy spit to hide and protect itself.

Did You Know? The spit isn’t really spit! It’s a special foam the bug makes to stay safe.

Angular-Winged Katydid  -  A green insect that looks like a leaf. It sings at night by rubbing its wings together.

Did You Know? They have big ears on their front legs to hear other katydids!

Anise Swallowtail  -  A beautiful butterfly with yellow and black wings. It loves sipping nectar from flowers.

Did You Know? When they are babies (caterpillars), they love eating anise plants!

Anobiid Powderpost Beetle  -  This beetle can turn wood into powder as it eats!

Did You Know? If you hear tiny tapping sounds from wood, it might be this beetle talking!

Ant  -  Tiny workers that are always busy! They live in large families and are found almost everywhere.

Did You Know? Ants leave an invisible trail so their friends can find the way to food!

Ant Beetle  -  It’s called an ant beetle because it looks and smells like an ant, but it’s really a beetle!

Did You Know? They pretend to be ants to fool predators!

Ant Mimic Spider  -  This spider is a master of disguise! It looks like an ant to trick its enemies.

Did You Know? By looking like an ant, many predators leave them alone!

Antlion  -  The antlion is a sneaky hunter that digs pits in the sand to catch ants.

Did You Know? When ants fall into their sandy traps, the antlion grabs them with its big jaws!

Antlions, Lacewings, and Allies  -  This is a group of insects with delicate wings and fierce larvae that are great at catching their meals.

Did You Know? Lacewings are sometimes called stinkflies because they can give off a smelly odor!

Antweb Spider  -  This spider creates a messy-looking web, almost like a tangled net!

Did You Know? They build their webs close to the ground to catch crawling bugs!

Aphid  -  Tiny green or black bugs that love to sip plant juice.

Did You Know? Ladybugs love to eat aphids!

Aphid Lion  -  Don’t be fooled by the name! This is actually the hungry baby of the lacewing, and it loves to eat aphids.

Did You Know? They can eat hundreds of aphids before they become grown-up lacewings!

Apple Aphid  -  A tiny green pest that loves to feast on apple trees.

Did You Know? They can cause apple leaves to curl up!

Apple Blossom Weevil  -  A little beetle with a big appetite for apple blossoms.

Did You Know? They are great climbers and spend most of their time in apple trees!

Apple Maggot  -  This little bug loves apples! It lays its eggs inside apples and the babies enjoy a juicy meal.

Did You Know? Apple maggots play a sneaky trick; they make the apple fall off the tree so they can continue feasting underground!

Archduke Butterfly  -  A stunning butterfly with dark wings that can shine with colors when they catch the light just right.

Did You Know? The Archduke Butterfly loves the rainforest and sips on rotting fruit instead of flower nectar!

Argentine Ant  -  A tiny ant that’s originally from South America but has traveled all over the world.

Did You Know? Argentine ants are super friendly with other Argentine ants, forming one big family!

Arizona Bark Scorpion  -  A scorpion with a sting, found in the deserts of Arizona. It likes to hide during the day and hunt at night.

Did You Know? This scorpion glows in the dark under ultraviolet light!

Army Ant  -  These ants march in big groups, like an army, searching for food. They’re always on the move!

Did You Know? An army ant colony can have millions of members!

Armyworm  -  This is the hungry baby of a moth. When lots of them gather, they can eat all the leaves in their path!

Did You Know? Despite the name, they’re not worms but caterpillars!

Arrowhead Spider  -  This spider has a bright triangle on its back, just like an arrowhead!

Did You Know? Arrowhead spiders create beautiful orb webs to catch their dinner!

Ash Borer Beetle  -  This little beetle loves ash trees. It digs tunnels inside them, which can make the trees sick.

Did You Know? The patterns they make inside the wood can look like doodles or art!

Asian Lady Beetle  -  Looks like a ladybug, but they come in many colors! They’re great helpers in the garden by eating pests.

Did You Know? When they feel threatened, they can release a stinky liquid to scare away enemies!

Asilid Fly  -  Also known as the robber fly, this insect is a master hunter of the sky, catching other bugs mid-air!

Did You Know? They have mustache-like hairs on their face to protect them from their struggling prey!

Asparagus Beetle  -  A tiny beetle with a love for asparagus! They have pretty colors and patterns on their back.

Did You Know? These beetles can sometimes give asparagus a little freckled look!

Assassin Bug  -  Don’t let the scary name fool you! They’re called this because they’re really good at hunting other bugs.