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Insect Facts. It is estimated that there are 20 to 30 million species of insects . 90% of all animal species are insects. 92,000 insect species have been identified in the United States and Canada. There are 4,000 species of mammals. There are 9,000 species of birds .
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It is estimated that there are20 to 30 million species of insects. • 90% of all animal species are insects.
92,000 insect species have been identified in the United States and Canada.
There are 4,000 species of mammals. • There are 9,000 species of birds. • In comparison, 3,500 species of cockroaches alone have been identified!
Smallest Insect - Fairyfly • 0.007 inches long • Can fly through the eye of a needle
Smallest Flies – Punkies or No-See-Ums • Also known as biting midges • 0.04 to 0.25 inches long
Heaviest Insect -African Goliath Beetle • Weighs 3.5 ounces which is equal to 33 pennies.
Longest Insect-Tropical Stick Insect • 14 inches in length
Largest Surface Area - The Hercules Moth • Of Australia and New Guinea • Surface area of 110 square inches when the wings are fully extended