No one likes to get bitten by a mosquito or stung by a bee or a wasp. But that’s no reason to cringe at the sight of all insects.

There are actually more than one million different species of insects, so there could be a few that you might find intriguing.

Butterflies, for example, come in a variety of vibrant colors and are among the most beautiful. The monarch butterfly, which is bright orange, is perhaps the best recognized.

Believe it or not, butterflies have taste receptors in their feet! This is the type of knowledge that you would gain if you studied entomology (see definition below).

Butterflies are also interesting for another reason. Certain species camouflage themselves by blending in with the background to avoid getting eaten by predators, such as birds, spiders and lizards.

This is a great way to remain inconspicuous!

Cool word vocabulary question of the day: How do you imagine that you would spend your time if you became an entomologist?

ENTOMOLOGY: The study of insects.