Insects are part of groups and love to live and work together, just like humans. Have you seen any of these insect homes?

nest

nest

A nest is a home for many insects.

hive

hive

A hive is a type of nest. Bees live in hives.

anthill

anthill

Anthills are where ants live.

coccoon

coccoon

A coccoon is what keeps an insect safe while it is growing. A moth makes a coccoon.

mound

mound

Some insects build a heap of dirt called a mound to live in. Termites live in mounds.

queen

queen

The queen is the ruler of an insect home. All other insects work for her.

tunnel

tunnel

A tunnel is a hole through something so you can walk through it. Insects can make tunnels through things like dirt and trees.

trap

trap

Some insects use traps to catch what they eat.

web

web

Spiders use a web to catch insects and sometimes even birds to eat.

colony

colony

A colony of insects live and work together.


Exercise

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