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Yucky Roach World
Humorous information about cockroach lifestyle, anatomy and amazing cockroach facts.
http://yucky.kids.discovery.com/roaches/
Gardensafari: Bugs
See pictures and view brief information about many types of bugs found in a garden.
http://www.gardensafari.net/english/bugs.h...
Natural History Museum: Naturecams
Has live webcams looking at ants and beetles.
http://www.nhm.ac.uk/kids-only/naturecams/
Wonderful World of Insects
A kid-friendly site with an abundance of information about insects and related organisms.
http://earthlife.net/insects/
BugCamp
Learn about all sorts of different kinds of bugs.
http://www.fieldmuseum.org/research_collec...
Insect Safari
Name that bug, bug identification, printable insect pictures, and teacher lessons.
http://www.orkin.com/learningcenter/kidsan...
Mosquito Information
Provides information about mosquitoes such as life cycle, what the name mosquito means, and some diseases that are commonly spread by mosquitoes.
http://www.mosquito.org/mosquito-informati...
Insecta Inspecta World
The world is covered in bugs, so shouldn't you know a little bit about them? Find out what you need at Insecta Inspecta World.
http://www.insecta-inspecta.com/
Kentucky Critter Files
University of Kentucky website providing photos and information about the state's insects, spiders, and other arthropods.
http://www.uky.edu/Ag/CritterFiles/casefil...
Nature: Alien Empire
Video clips and Flash animations give a first-hand look into the weird world of insects. From PBS.
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/alienempire...
Insectclopedia
An encyclopedia of Internet insect resources.
http://www.pedagonet.com/Insectclopedia/in...
Bug Identification
A dichotomous key for identifying unknown bugs.
http://www.projects.ex.ac.uk/bugclub/bugid...
Myrmecos.net: Insect photography by Alex Wild
Close-up images of many insects including many species of ants, bees, beetles, and butterflies.
http://www.myrmecos.net/
Bug Bios
The fascinating stories of insects and the roles they play in our lives. Includes photos, lesson ideas, and links to other sites.
http://www.insects.org/
The Garden Safari: Wasps, Sawflies, Ants and Bees
Numerous pictures, facts, and videos of bumblebees, mining bees, wasps, and ants. Includes a page of unidentified wasps and a call for viewers to help identify them.
http://www.gardensafari.net/english/ants.h...
We're the Insects
Discover information about the insects as a group, its body sections, growth patterns, the five sense and food sources.
http://users.pipeline.com.au/jpearce/Insec...
Quia - Spiders and Insects
Java games and flashcards help students learn terms related to insects.
http://www.quia.com/jg/644.html
Let's Talk About Insects
Explains what is and isn't an insect. Includes the parts of the body, how they eat, see, and breathe, why insects are helpful and when they are pests.
http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/insects/01.ht...
UF Book of Insect Records
The Guiness Book of World Records for Insects. Includes the fastest flier, most tolerant of cold, largest, and smallest eggs.
http://ufbir.ifas.ufl.edu/
Insectmania
Celebrate the unique qualities of the insect world through the artwork and written expressions of children. Insect humor, facts, and related sites are also featured.
http://members.tripod.com/insectmania/
AntBoy's Bugworld
Brief descriptions of different times of insects, along with links to related sites.
http://www.heatersworld.com/bugworld/
3-D Insects
Virtual reality illustrations of various insects and arachnids.
http://www.ento.vt.edu/~sharov/3d/3dinsect...
Silkworm Information
Information about the appearance, natural history, and habitat of the silkworm.
http://insected.arizona.edu/silkinfo.htm
Most Wanted Bugs
Microscope images of insects by Dennis Kunkel Microscopy, Inc.
http://education.denniskunkel.com/MostWant...
NOVA Online: Creepy Crawlies
Explores the kinds of bugs that live in your home and even on your body. From PBS.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/odyssey/hotsc...
Leafcutter Ants of Costa Rica
Photos of leafcutter ants in action.
http://critterimages.com/leafcutters/leafc...
The Great Bug Hunt
Play a game to learn about predators and pollinators.
http://www.ecokidsonline.com/pub/fun_n_gam...
Earwig
Lists where they can be found, what they eat, and what they look like.
http://www.ivyhall.district96.k12.il.us/4t...
Deadly Insects: Killer Bees and Termites Wreak Havoc
Article reveals the tremendous damage insects can do.
http://www.factmonster.com/spot/killerbee2...
Y.E.S. Minibeast World
Classification, profiles, trivia, folklore, role of insects in gardening, and teacher resources.
http://members.aol.com/YESedu/mainmenu.htm...
Fun Stuff Coloring Book
Printable coloring pages help kids learn to identify harmless insects and troublesome household pests.
http://www.west-ext.com/fun_stuff.html
CityBugs
Urban entomology focusing on the San Francisco Bay, this site explores urban biodiversity. Contains photos, "All About Bugs", where to look for insects, games, puzzles.
http://www.cnr.berkeley.edu/citybugs/
Get This Bug Off of Me!
It's a natural reaction to be frightened of some insects, but some large bugs are not harmful at all. This site teaches kids to distinguish between harmless bugs and their not-so-harmless relatives.
http://www.uky.edu/Ag/Entomology/ythfacts/...
Katerpillars and Mystery Bugs
Recipes with bug themes, guess the bug, and what bugs do in each month of the year.
http://www.uky.edu/Ag/Entomology/ythfacts/...
The Creepy Crawly Zoo
Traveling "live" insect exhibit. Offers school visits, bug listings, and links.
http://www.creepycrawlyzoo.com
Ants of Arizona
A large collection of photos of ants in the their natural habit in Arizona. Photos are divided by species.
http://www.tightloop.com/ants/
Bug Club - Amateur Entomologists' Society
Club for insect enthusiasts. Includes a sign-up for entymology pen pals.
http://www.projects.ex.ac.uk/bugclub/
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