Insects Name in English: List of 100+ Common Insects

Insects are the biggest group of animals that make up around 75% of all species on Earth. Insects belong to Insecta species. They are part of the arthropods group, including spiders, ticks, centipedes, lobsters, and crabs. Insect bodies are divided into three main parts: the head, thorax, and abdomen.

Check the list of 100+ insect names in English from the below table.

Insects name in english

List of Insect Names in English

Following is the list of 100+ common insects name in table below.

S.No.	Insect Name
1	Ant
2	Bee
3	Butterfly
4	Mosquito
5	Grasshopper
6	Ladybug
7	Dragonfly
8	Cockroach
9	Cricket
10	Firefly
11	Moth
12	Beetle
13	Fly
14	Wasp
15	Termite
16	Flea
17	Caterpillar
18	Praying mantis
19	Aphid
20	Housefly
21	Hornet
22	Weevil
23	Damselfly
24	Bedbug
25	Leafhopper
26	Stink bug
27	Earwig
28	Gnat
29	Horsefly
30	Silverfish
31	Tarantula
32	Centipede
33	Pillbug
34	Scorpion
35	Spider
36	Tick
37	Walking stick
38	Yellow jacket
39	Monarch butterfly
40	Crane fly
41	Bumblebee
42	Hercules beetle
43	Luna moth
44	Fruit fly
45	Honeybee
46	Tiger beetle
47	Katydid
48	Praying mantid
49	Assassin bug
50	Mayfly
51	Black widow spider
52	Mosquito hawk
53	Blue morpho butterfly
54	Carpenter ant
55	Red admiral butterfly
56	Cicada
57	Tsetse fly
58	Dung beetle
59	Fire ant
60	Green lacewing
61	Hornworm
62	Jumping spider
63	Lacewing
64	Longhorn beetle
65	Midge
66	Milkweed bug
67	Orb weaver spider
68	Paper wasp
69	Peacock butterfly
70	Pond skater
71	Potato beetle
72	Preying mantis
73	Rose chafer
74	Silverfish
75	Sowbug
76	Stick insect
77	Stonefly
78	Swallowtail butterfly
79	Thread waisted wasp
80	Velvet ant
81	Walking stick insect
82	Water strider
83	Woolly bear caterpillar
84	Zebra longwing butterfly
85	American burying beetle
86	Anise swallowtail butterfly
87	Aphid lion
88	Bagworm moth
89	Bee fly
90	Bessbug
91	Boll weevil
92	Boxelder bug
93	Cabbage looper
94	Cecropia moth
95	Checkered beetle
96	Cicada killer wasp
97	Click beetle
98	Clouded sulphur butterfly
99	Cockchafer
100	Common blue butterfly

Unlike some other arthropods, insects have three main body parts and six legs. This sets them apart from spiders, which have eight legs. Insects also have at least one pair of antennas on their heads, which help them sense their surroundings.

Insects are found everywhere. They can survive in cold places, hot forests, deserts, mountains, caves, and even in freshwater. Some insects can even live in salty water.

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40 Home Insects name in Hindi

Here is the list of 40+ common insects name.

Sl No.	English Name	Hindi Name
1	Ant	चींटी
2	Bee	मधुमक्खी
3	Butterfly	तितली
4	Mosquito	मच्छर
5	Grasshopper	टिड्डी
6	Ladybug	चीता
7	Dragonfly	तत्तू
8	Cockroach	कॉकरोच
9	Cricket	करीट
10	Firefly	जुगनू
11	Moth	पतंग
12	Beetle	बीटल
13	Fly	मक्खी
14	Wasp	वास्प
15	Termite	दीमक
16	Flea	कुटीर
17	Caterpillar	कैटरपिलर
18	Praying mantis	प्रेइंग मांटिस
19	Aphid	एफिड
20	Housefly	मक्खी
21	Hornet	हॉर्नेट
22	Weevil	खटमल
23	Damselfly	जल तत्तू
24	Bedbug	खटमल
25	Leafhopper	पत्ते का भौंरा
26	Stink bug	बदबूदार बगुला
27	Earwig	झिमकी
28	Gnat	मुंह का मक्खी
29	Horsefly	घोड़े की मक्खी
30	Silverfish	चिपकली
31	Tarantula	तारंगणा
32	Centipede	कालिपिड़ी
33	Pillbug	गेड़ा
34	Scorpion	बिच्छू
35	Spider	मकड़ी
36	Tick	टिक
37	Walking stick	वॉकिंग स्टिक
38	Yellow jacket	पीला जैकेट
39	Monarch butterfly	मोनार्क तितली
40	Crane fly	सारस की मक्खी

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Facts about different species

Here is the some interesting facts about the insects as mentioned below.

Ants

• Some ant species form colonies with millions of individuals.

• Ants communicate through pheromones.

• Certain ants can lift objects many times their own weight.

• They cultivate fungi as a food source in some colonies.

• Ants play a crucial role in ecosystems and controls pest populations.

Butterflies

• Butterflies taste with their feet to locate host plants.

• Numerous butterfly species migrate thousands of miles seasonally.

• Wings adorned with reflective scales produce vibrant colors.

• Complete metamorphosis: caterpillar to butterfly.

• Vital pollinators for diverse plants and crops.

Bees

• Bees are essential pollinators for plants, including crops.

• Honeybees communicate food source locations through intricate dances.

• Bees make honey by regurgitating and dehydrating flower nectar.

• The buzzing of bees results from their rapid wing beats, approximately 200 beats per second.

• Some bee species, like the solitary mason bee, build nests using mud.

Mosquitoes

• Only female mosquitoes bite humans and animals for egg production.

• Mosquitoes are attracted to carbon dioxide, body heat, and specific host chemicals.

• They transmit diseases like malaria, dengue fever, and Zika virus.

• Mosquito larvae inhabit water and mature into adults within days to weeks.

• Some species detect hosts from up to 100 feet away.

Grasshoppers

• Grasshoppers have powerful hind legs for jumping.

• Some species can produce sounds through stridulation.

• They are herbivores, causing crop damage in large numbers.

• Grasshoppers undergo incomplete metamorphosis (egg, nymph, adult).

• They have compound eyes for wide vision, aiding predator detection.

Ladybugs

• Ladybugs, aka ladybirds, are beneficial insects.

• They prey on aphids and other garden pests.

• Bright red/orange color warns predators of bad taste/toxicity.

• Can retract heads into bodies for protection.

• Hibernate in large groups during winter.

• Various species have spots, stripes, or no markings.

Dragonflies

• Dragonflies are exceptional flyers and can maneuver in all directions, even backward and sideways.

• They possess compound eyes granting them nearly 360-degree vision.

• Voracious predators, they prey on mosquitoes, flies, and other small insects.

• Their nymph larvae inhabit water bodies, also preying on aquatic insects and tadpoles.
• Dragonflies are among the oldest insect species, existing for millions of years.

Cockroaches

• Cockroaches resilient: Survive weeks sans food or water.

• Speedy creatures: Run up to 3 miles/hr.

• Body flexibility: Flatten to fit through small cracks.

• Defensive mechanism: Emit foul-smelling alarm pheromone.

• Versatile feeders: Scavenge on various organic matter.

Crickets

• Male crickets produce chirping sounds to attract females and establish territory by rubbing their wings together.

• Cricket chirping rate is influenced by temperature, with warmer temperatures leading to faster chirping.

• They are nocturnal insects, preferring activity during the night and resting during the day.

• Crickets are omnivorous, feeding on plant matter, fungi, and small insects.

• In certain cultures, crickets are symbols of good luck or prosperity.

Fireflies

• Fireflies produce light via bioluminescence in their abdomen.

• Each firefly species has a unique flashing pattern for mate attraction.

• Light pollution can disrupt fireflies’ mating signals.

• They spend most of their lives as larvae, feeding on small organisms in soil or water.

• Fireflies are harmless to humans and are enjoyed for their mesmerizing light displays in summer.

Moths

• Moths mistaken for butterflies, typically nocturnal with muted colours.

• Many moth species crucial as pollinators, particularly active at night.

• Some, like Luna moth, have intricate wing patterns for camouflage.

• Moths detect mates through sensitive antennae and pheromones.

• Attracted to light sources, leading to accidents with artificial lights and flames.

Beetles

• Largest group of insects, with 350,000+ species.

• Vary in shapes, sizes, colors.

• Hardened forewings protecting delicate hindwings and body.

• Many species break down organic matter, recycle nutrients.

• Some beetles (e.g., bombardier beetle) produce noxious chemicals.

Flies

• Flies are agile fliers, adept at swift and precise aerial maneuvers.

• They possess proboscis for feeding on liquids like nectar, blood, or decaying substances.

• Some species lay hundreds of eggs at once, showcasing rapid reproductive rates.

• Certain flies, such as the common housefly, serve as disease vectors, transmitting pathogens to humans and animals.

• Flies contribute to ecosystems as pollinators, decomposers, and a food source for various animals.

Wasps

• Wasps are closely related to bees and ants, belonging to the order Hymenoptera.

• Unlike bees, most wasp species are carnivorous, feeding on insects, spiders, or other small animals.

• Some wasps are solitary, while others live in colonies with complex social structures.

• Many wasps possess stingers for defense and subduing prey.

• Certain species of wasps serve as biological control agents, managing pest populations in agriculture.

Termites

• Termites are social insects with colonies comprising workers, soldiers, and reproductive individuals.

• They consume cellulose-rich materials such as wood, paper, and plant fibers.

• Termites contribute to ecosystems by decomposing dead and decaying plant matter.

• Certain termite species construct complex nests called termitariums, featuring tall structures and advanced ventilation.

• Termites are infamous pests, responsible for significant damage to buildings and structures globally.

Fleas

• Fleas are small, wingless insects feeding on mammal and bird blood.

• They possess powerful hind legs enabling impressive jumps.

• Fleas transmit diseases like bubonic plague and murine typhus.

• Female fleas lay hundreds of eggs in hosts’ fur or bedding.

• Fleas undergo complete metamorphosis: egg, larva, pupa, adult.

Why Should We Learn Insects Names?

Learning insect names aids understanding of their environmental role. Insects are pollinators, soil nutrient mixers, and food sources. They contribute to agriculture, soil aeration, and the food chain. Insects contribute to cultural insights and inspire stories and inventions. They assist in solving crimes through forensic entomology.

Insects are found in diverse habitats with various sizes, shapes, colors, biology, and life histories. It is crucial for food production as many foods rely on insect pollination.

Conclusion

Insects help people and animals in different ways. Some eat harmful bugs, while others are food for animals. Some insects make things like honey and silk. Flowers need insects like bees to reproduce by spreading pollen. Insects have many ways to stay safe, like blending in with their surroundings.

Some insects live alone, while others live in groups. They eat plants, animals, and other living things. Most insects hatch from eggs, but some are born alive.

Insects Name in English – FAQs

What are the 10 names of insects?

Names of 10 Insects are:

• Ant.
• Bee.
• Butterfly.
• Mosquito.
• Ladybug.
• Grasshopper.
• Dragonfly.
• Spider.

What is the general name of insects?

In common speech, insects and other terrestrial arthropods are often called bugs. Entomologists to some extent reserve the name “bugs” for a narrow category of “true bugs”, insects of the order Hemiptera, such as cicadas and shield bugs.

What are the 4 types of insects?

The four types of Insects species are Coleoptera (beetles), Lepidoptera (butterflies and moths), Hymenoptera (ants, bees, wasps), and Diptera (true flies).

What is common in all insects?

Insects have three body parts: a head, a thorax, an abdomen, they have six legs, they have a pair of antennae, and they have zero or two pairs of wings.

What are the two kinds of insects?

Insects present all over the world are classified into two main groups. They are wingless (Apterygota) and winged ones (Pterygota).

What are the names of three useful insects?

Apis (Honey bee), Bombyx (Silkworm) and Laccifer (Lac insect) are economically important insects, as we get honey, silk and lac (from which shellac and certain red dyes are produced) respectively from them.