Insects that Glow and Sing

How do fireflies communicate with each other?

• Through the buzzing of their wings

• By flashing their lanterns/lights

In which body part is the firefly's lantern located?

• Thorax

• Abdomen

• Head

In which section of the grasshopper are the hearing organs located?

• Head

• Thorax

• Abdomen

Why do male grasshoppers sing to the females?

• To attract a mate

• To scare off other male grasshoppers

How do male grasshoppers make their singing sounds?

• With their mouths

• With their wings or legs.

Do grasshoppers, crickets, and fireflies all have exoskeletons?

• Yes

• No

Where are a cricket's hearing organs located?

• wings

• abdomen

• forelegs