The things wings do.(insect wings)

Highlights for Children | July 1, 1997| | Copyright

Insect wings have many different shapes and colors. They also have different uses.

Most insects have two pairs of wings, with one pair behind the other. These wings are used for flying, of course. But wings can help an insect in other ways, too.

Flying

How fast can an insect fly?

That depends on the size and speed of the wings. Houseflies can go fast because they have small wings that flap quickly.

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