Bugs of Summer

Summer is here! Everyone will spend a lot more time outside. What kind of bugs will you see?

It is easy to spot a firefly at night. Part of its body lights up. That is why some people call it a lightning bug. That is how it communicates with other fireflies.

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Have you ever seen a stick walk? This is a stick insect. Other people call them stick-bugs. This insect is hard to see. Sometimes it is brown. Sometimes it is green. Its body blends in with nature. That helps to keep it safe.

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There are over 200 different kinds of this shield bug. It
can have stripes or spots. It can be brown or green. Do you know what it does
to keep itself safe? It stinks! It gives off a bad smell when it is scared or
hurt.  

What Do You Think?  What other bugs will you see this summer?

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