Insects of the Rainforests

GLASSWING BUTTERFLY   ~ See-through Wings Habitat: rainforests Size: 0.8-4cm from tip to tip of its spread wings Adaptation: some have transparent wings so they seem to disappear Diet: nectar of flowers & other plant liquids Predator(s): birds; flies & wasps lay their eggs on or in the bodies of the butterfly caterpillars	BEETLE ~ Armoured Insect Habitat: rainforests Size: 0.025-15cm Adaptation: its body is protected by a usually hard layer (aka "cuticle") Diet: plants, other insects, dung, dead animals Predator(s): wasps & birds	BEE ~ Busy Worker Habitat: rainforests Size: 1-4cm long Adaptation: sting as defense against animals & humans Diet: nectar of flowers Predator(s): dragonfly & birds	Food Chains Game   •   The Cards   •   The Rules © PNG Home
ANT ~ Small Samson Habitat: rainforests Size: 2-25mm Adaptation: some ants build their nests in trees Diet: leaves, plant juices, seeds, berries even wood Predator(s): frog, lizard & echidna (anteater) Extra: ants can lift and carry more than three times their own weight	ANT ~ Team Player Habitat: rainforests Size: 2-25mm Adaptation: has huge jaw to fight any small intruders Diet: leaves, plant juices, seeds, berries even wood Predator(s): frog, lizard & echidna (anteater)	BUTTERFLY   ~ Fluttering Flower Habitat: rainforests Size: 0.8-4cm from tip to tip of its spread wings Adaptation: has a strawlike proboscis to drink nectar Diet: nectar of flowers & other plant liquids Predator(s): birds; flies & wasps lay their eggs on or in the bodies of the butterfly caterpillars