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Okay, let’s review. The dictionary says that spiders and
centipedes, mites and millipedes are all bugs. But guess what?
Scientists don’t agree. They use the word “bug” in a very
different way. And that really is confusing. In fact, it could
drive you buggy.
When scientists say “bug” or “true bug,” they’re talking about
a specific group of insects. Stink bugs. Giant water bugs. Bed
bugs. They’re all true bugs.
What do these insects have in common? A beak with
sucking mouthparts. It is attached to the front of the insect’s
head. Most true bugs carry their wings crossed over their
backs. The wings overlap to make an “X.” And many true bugs
are shaped like a shield. They have broad “shoulders”
and a narrow tail.
Q:
What’s an insect’s
favorite dance?
A:
The jitterbug.
True Bugs
