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Beetles are the pigs of the insect world. They are always eating, or looking for something to eat. Some beetles eat meat, but most eat plants. Some beetles, like the ladybug, carrion and scarab, help farmers by eating pests that feed on flowers, vegetables, or other crops.

Cicadas are real noise-makers. You can hear them as far as a 1/4 mile away. But seeing them is a different story! Cicadas are very shy and will try their best to stay out of sight. They make their distinctive whirring sound by vibrating membranes on the underside of their stomach.


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