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ANTENNA
two are found on the head, their shape varies, and are used as sensors
COMPOUND EYE
each eye is made up of many individual lenses
MOUTH
used for ingesting food
COXA
attaches the leg to the body
THORAX
is the middle body region
ABDOMEN
the last part of the body
SPIRACLE
small hole in which the insect breathes
FEMUR
the first segment of the leg
TIBIA
the second or lower part of leg
TARSUS
the last segment of the leg
CLAW
located at the end of each leg
OVIPOSITOR
least body segment in the female abdomen, used for laying eggs during reproduction
WINGS
two pairs, used for flying
HEAD

first part of the body, used for sensory activity

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