10 interesting facts about insects:
Insects make up more than half of all known living organisms, with an estimated 10 quintillion individual insects alive at any time.
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Dragonflies have existed for over 300 million years, making them some of the oldest insects on Earth.
The smallest insect is the fairyfly, measuring only about 0.139 mm long, while the heaviest insect, the giant weta, can weigh more than a sparrow.
Some insects, like ants, are incredibly strong and can carry objects 10 to 50 times their own body weight.
Honeybees communicate with complex “waggle dances” to share information about food sources with other members of their hive.
The bombardier beetle defends itself by spraying a boiling hot chemical mixture at predators.
Fireflies produce light through bioluminescence to communicate and attract mates.
Some insects, such as mealworms, can digest plastic with the help of bacteria in their gut.
Ladybirds (ladybugs) can eat more than 5,000 insects like aphids in their lifetime, acting as natural pest controllers.
A single honeybee colony can produce around 100 kg of honey each year, equivalent to about 220 jars.
These facts highlight the diversity, strength, communication skills, and ecological importance of insects worldwide.