Facts:
Most insects have five basic physical characteristics:
Insects have what we call an exoskeleton or a hard, shell-like covering on the outside of its body.
Insects have three main body parts: head, thorax, and abdomen.
Insects have a pair of antennae on top of their heads.
Insects have three pairs of legs. They use the legs for walking, but sometimes an insect may have a pair of legs that are specially designed for jumping.
Insects have two pairs of wings.
Some insects are helpful to people.
Some insects are harmful to people.