Insects (from Latin insectum) are hexapod invertebrates of the class Insecta. They are the largest group within the arthropod phylum. Insects have a chitinous exoskeleton, a three-part body (head, thorax …

Dec 22, 2025 · insect, (class Insecta or Hexapoda), any member of the largest class of the phylum Arthropoda, which is itself the largest of the animal phyla. Insects have segmented bodies, jointed …

5 days ago · Insects are six-legged invertebrates that are members of the class Insecta within the phylum Arthropoda. They are distinguished by their three-part bodies covered by a hard, chitinous …

All insects belong to the phylum Arthropoda. But unlike other arthropods—like lobsters, spiders, or millipedes—insects have three pairs of jointed legs, segmented bodies, an exoskeleton, one...

Sep 24, 2025 · Insects (Class Insecta) are the most diverse group within the animal kingdom, comprising a vast array of terrestrial and freshwater invertebrate organisms.

Six legs, three body parts (HEAD, THORAX, and ABDOMEN), a hard EXOSKELETON, and compound eyes characterize insects. Most insects have a pair of antennae and two pairs of wings. Insects grow …

Insects are found in every terrestrial environment on Earth, and terrestrial ecosystems everywhere in the world depend upon them. Without insects as pollinators, we would have far fewer flowering plants.

We collect photographs of bugs from the United States and Canada for identification and research. We summarize our findings in guide pages for each order, family, genus, and species. More than just a …

The body of an insect has three main parts: a head, a thorax, and an abdomen. On the head are an insect's compound eyes, its two antennae (they feel and smell things), and its mouth.

Insects are the dominant life-form on earth. Millions may exist in a single acre of land. About one million species have been described, and there may be as many as ten times that many yet to be identified. …