There are many different ways in which insects will try to protect themselves from their enemies. Some insects, such ad wasps and ants, have powerful stings or are able to shower their attackers with poisonous fluid. The hoverfly does not sting, but its colouring is so like that of a wasps or bee that enemies are very wary of it. Other insects, such as stick insects, use camouflage. They look like the leaves and twigs among which they feed. The bright colouring on some insects warns its enemies that it may be poisonous.
FACT FILE
A ladybird is a very brightly coloured insect. The ladybird is a very useful insect in the garden as it will eat the aphids which eat your plants and flowers.
resources: Tell me why (Chancellor Press)
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