To solve this "Bug Hunt" puzzle, we need to look at each animal and count its legs. The rule given is that
all insects have six legs. If an animal has a different number of legs (or no legs), it is not an insect.
Let's go through the list row by row:
Row 1:
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Snail: It has a soft body and slides on its belly. It has
0 legs. (Not an insect)
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Ladybug: Let's count the legs. It has 3 on the left side and 3 on the right side. Total =
6 legs. (Insect)
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Grasshopper: It has long back legs for jumping. Counting them all, it has
6 legs. (Insect)
Row 2:
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Ant: It has a small head, middle section, and bottom section. It has
6 legs. (Insect)
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Beetle: This looks like a rhinoceros beetle. It has
6 legs. (Insect)
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Spider: Spiders are arachnids. Let's count: 4 on the left and 4 on the right. Total =
8 legs. (Not an insect)
Row 3:
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Dragonfly: It has big wings. Underneath, it has
6 legs. (Insect)
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Scorpion: It has pincers in front and many legs. Counting the walking legs, it has
8 legs. (Not an insect)
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Mosquito: It is a flying bug with long thin legs. It has
6 legs. (Insect)
Row 4:
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Butterfly: It has colorful wings. It has
6 legs. (Insect)
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Crab: Crabs live in the water. They have two big claws and several walking legs. Total =
10 legs. (Not an insect)
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Bee: It is fuzzy and yellow/black. It has
6 legs. (Insect)
Summary of Insects (animals with exactly 6 legs):
1. Ladybug
2. Grasshopper
3. Ant
4. Beetle
5. Dragonfly
6. Mosquito
7. Butterfly
8. Bee
Final Answer:
The insects you should circle are:
Ladybug, Grasshopper, Ant, Beetle, Dragonfly, Mosquito, Butterfly, and Bee.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of free worksheet on insects.
