Question

Gather information about the following insects. Draw their images or get pictures. On one sheet each, fix the image/picture and below it write the information. Compile these pages and make a file of ‘Insects - our friends’.
Insects: Bee/Praying mantis/Butterfly Beetle/Wasp/Dragon-fly

Answer 1

Bee

Image: Bee Picture
Information:

• Scientific Name: Apis mellifera
• Role: Pollinators; critical for pollinating crops.
• Habitat: Gardens, orchards, and wild areas.
• Benefit: Produce honey and beeswax.

Praying Mantis

Image: Praying Mantis Picture
Information:

• Scientific Name: Mantodea
• Role: Predators; control pest populations.
• Habitat: Gardens, forests, and grasslands.
• Benefit: Natural pest control.

Butterfly

Image: Butterfly Picture
Information:

• Scientific Name: Lepidoptera
• Role: Pollinators; important for pollinating various plants.
• Habitat: Gardens, meadows, forests.
• Benefit: Contribute to pollination and serve as indicators of a healthy environment.

Beetle
Image: Beetle Picture
Information:

• Scientific Name: Coleoptera
• Role: Decomposers; break down dead plant and animal material.
• Habitat: Forests, gardens, fields.
• Benefit: Recycle nutrients, control pest populations.

Wasp

Image: Wasp Picture
Information:

• Scientific Name: Hymenoptera
• Role: Pollinators and predators.
• Habitat: Gardens, woodlands, urban areas.
• Benefit: Control pest populations, contribute to pollination.

Dragonfly

Image: Dragonfly Picture
Information:

• Scientific Name: Odonata
• Role: Predators; control mosquito and other insect populations.
• Habitat: Near water bodies, wetlands.
• Benefit: Natural pest control, indicator of a healthy ecosystem.

Project Instruction:

1. Gather Images: Find or draw images of each insect.
2. Compile Information: Use the information provided above.
3. Create Sheets: On each sheet, place the image at the top and write the information below it.
4. Compile the File: Assemble all the sheets into a file titled "Insects - Our Friends."

This structured approach will help you create a comprehensive and informative project on the beneficial roles of various insects.