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Fig. 1: InsStu-H4-Front

Embroidery: Cotton thread, dull sheen
Border: Lt green merrowed

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Fig. 2: InsStu-H4-Reverse

Back: Lt green lock stitch, molded plastic

Item Name: Insect Study 1987 - 1990

Item ID: InsStu-H4

Collector Rating: 1

Pamphlets Used to Earn this Badge

Requirements September 1987 until September 1993

1. Tell how insects are different from all other animals. Show the difference among insects, spiders, and centipedes.

2. Point out and name the main parts of an insect.

3. Collect and mount 50 different species. Include six orders and 18 families of insects. Label each with common and scientific names where possible.

4. Describe the things that distinguish the principal families and orders of insects.

5. Show your collection.

6. Compare the life histories of a butterfly and a grasshopper. Tell how they are different.

7. Raise a butterfly or moth from a caterpillar.

8. Tell things that make social insects different from solitary insects.

9. Observe an ant colony or a beehive. Tell what you saw.

10. From you collection, identify:

(a) Four species of insects helpful to humans. Tell how they are helpful.
(b) Six species of insects harmful to humans. Describe some general methods of insect control.

11. Tell how insects fit in the food chains of other insects, fish, birds, and mammals.

NOTE: Under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, some insects are or may be protected by federal law. The same ones and/or others may be protected by state law. Before doing any collecting, be sure that you know which may be on both lists and be sure that you do not collect protected species.

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