Phototaxis | Movement or orientation of an organism in response to light. Some insects are attracted to light, while others are repelled by it. |
Thermotaxis | Behavior associated with temperature, moving towards or away from heat. |
Hibernation | Some insects go into a dormant state during harsh winter months. |
Migration | Many insects, like Monarch butterflies, migrate over long distances. |
Aggression | Behavior that is intended to harm another individual within the same species. |
Foraging | Behavior directed towards finding and gathering food. |
Camouflage | Some insects blend with their environment to hide from predators. |
Mating Rituals | Specific actions, often complex, performed by insects to attract a mate. |
Nest Building | Some insects like ants and bees form complex colony structures. |
Metamorphosis | Behavior linked to transforming from a larval stage to a different adult form. |
Social Behavior | Co-operative behavior seen in social insects like bees, ants and termites. |
Predatory Behavior | Hunting and tracking prey for food is a behavior common to insects like mantis, dragonflies. |