Earth Life
Wonderful World of Insects: An Introduction to the 32 Orders of Insects
A very thorough look at the world of insects. This site examines the 32 orders of insects and gives a complete explanation of the characteristics of each order. Text is supplemented with pictures.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Stick Insect (Phasmatodea)
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the Phasmatodea, more commonly known as the stick insect.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Primitive Insects of the Congaree Swamp
In this video segment from NatureScene, observe dragonflies and mayflies near Cedar Creek at Congaree Swamp National Park. [5:25]
Curated OER
Kids Health: Hey! A Scorpion Bit Me
This site is provided for by Kids Health. Scorpions are nocturnal, which means they sleep mostly during the day and are active at night. Read about characteristics of scorpions, where they live, and what to do if you are stung by one.
US Department of Agriculture
Us Department of Agriculture: Is It or Isn't a Bee?
This informative site takes a look at other insects that look like bees but in fact are not. Physical traits and characteristics are commented on for comparison purposes.
Australian National Botanic Gardens
Australian Government: Fungi and Invertebrates
You will explore the symbiotic relationship that exist between different fungi and a variety of insects in this interesting site.
Regents of the University of Michigan
Animal Diversity Web: Phylum Arthropoda
This general overview of the arthropod phylum, which includes insects and arachnids, looks at such topics as body symmetry, appendages, movement, respiratory and nervous systems, and reproduction.
Canadian Wildlife Federation
Hinterland Who's Who: Mosquito
Get the facts about mosquito. Besides finding a detailed description of these pesky insects, you'll also learn about some of their unique facts and characteristics. Also included in this Insect Fact Sheet on mosquitoes is information on...
Canadian Wildlife Federation
Hinterland Who's Who: Bumble Bees
Get the facts about bumble bees. Besides finding a detailed description of these North American natives, you'll also learn about some of their unique facts and characteristics. Also included in this Insect Fact Sheet on bumble bees is...
Other
M. Tevfik Dorak, m.d., ph.d.: Mimicry
Describes what mimicry is. Describes the different kinds of mimicry found and by whom.