Extreme Insects

Extreme Insects

Introduction. Insects are always in danger. They have many enemies. They are food for each other as well as other animals.

Insects have many traits that help them stay alive. These traits include size, looks, and weapons. Let's look at some of the extreme traits insects have that help them.

Extreme Size This beetle can grow as long as a pen. It can weigh as much as a banana. Extreme size and a hard cover protect it from its enemies.

This insect can grow longer than a new pencil. Its size frightens smaller insects away. Animals don't eat it because they think it is just a big stick.

Extreme Look-Alikes Many insects look like other things. Their looks help them hide from animals that want to eat them.