Grasshoppers are leaping insects of the suborder Saltatoria , and are related to locusts. Grasshoppers are mainly nocturnal, or active at night, and are plant-eating insects. Mantises are Orthopterons , an order of insects that include grasshoppers and crickets. Ants are of the order Hymenoptera . There are many species of ants and they are widely distributed.
Ants show a highly developed social organization and complex behavior patterns.
Many ants exhibit parental care, carrying food to their larvae, and cleaning and guarding nests. Enjoy this selection of insect sounds from insects featured at the Insect Garden. This will take you to the Animal Gallery. Click your Back button to return. Our charts are ideal for home or school reference.