here are some incredible insect facts for you!
smallest: fairyfly wasp, wingspan o.2mm
largest: white birdwing butterfly, wingspan 30.5mm
longest: giant stick insect, total length 50cm
heaviest: goliath beetle, weight 35 ounces
loudest: cicada, can be heard from 400m
most beautiful: madagascan sunset moth
best jumper: flea, can jump 150 times its own body length
fastest flyer: dragonfly, 35mph
longest living: Queen of Termites, lives 50-100 years
there you are, you'll al be insect know alls once you've read this!!!
Hi Megan
I too love insects and enjoy finding out more about the little creatures. I also like reptiles, have you heard of the Jesus Lizard? Very good animal that got it's name because it can literally walk on water, (well run very fast).
Personally my favourite animal is the mimic octopus, it is very clever and can change shape and colour to make itself look like loads of other things. You have to see it to believe just how good it is at camoflaging itself.
Anyway thought I'd make a comment because it's been a while since I have, keep up the good blogging, your very good at it and it's always good fun to read!
Posted by: Gell | 03/26/2007 at 02:04 PM
hi gell! thanks for the comment
my gave animal is a monkey, because every one says they are cheeky, and they can swing through trees!
i have heard of the Jesus Lizard, bet only once, and i don't know much about it, but it's amazing that it can run on water! just like water boatman! although i like the idea of calling water boatman, 'little fireman' which is what Angel used to call them!
Posted by: toggers' daughter | 03/30/2007 at 05:50 PM
i meant 'fave' when i said 'gave!'
Posted by: megan | 03/30/2007 at 05:52 PM