My NEW Thoughts On Bugs!

At the beginning of this month, I knew very little about bugs. They do not necessarily freak me out or anything, I was just not educated on them. I am glad I got to spend this month extending my knowledge of bugs. I learned many cool and interesting things about many different types of bugs. The second book we read, The Earwig's Tail, was very enjoyable and informing. I enjoyed this book because it addressed misconceptions, some I have heard before, about bugs. Some of these misconceptions are reasons why many people do not care too much for bugs. I believe the more you know about something, the less fear you will have. If you know why an animal acts a certain way it may not be as strange to you.
Winter was a tough period for a bug class, with many bugs using different techniques to escape the cold. It was fascinating to go outside and identify different coldbuggers. I used to see these strange looking things in trees and bushes, but thought nothing of it. I know know that there may be a bug inside overwintering. I found it fascinating that different species of bugs chooses different methods to overwinter. I am in no way an expert in identifying these different species, but I am glad to say that I can spot the differences and have a good estimate of identifying some of the species.

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After taking this class, my view on bugs has changed a little. I have a deeper respect and understanding of many bugs. I found this class to be very enjoyable and I am now more educated in the bug world.