"They communicate to one another in many ways, either by use of chemicals (e.g. pheromones), sounds (e.g. stridulation), or by visual means (e.g. fireflies)."

"They live in rainforest canopies, the driest deserts, in lakes, and above treeline on mountains."

"Third largest order of insects."

"The Hymenoptera is the only order besides the Isoptera (termites) to have evolved complex social systems with division of labor."

"Odonata consists of three groups: Anisoptera (which includes dragonflies), Zygoptera (which includes damselflies), and Anisozygoptera (a relict group represented by only two living species"

"minute antennae, extremely large eyes (filling most of the head), two pairs of transparent membranous wings with many small veins, a long slender abdomen, an aquatic larval stage (nymph) with posterior tracheal gills, and a prehensile labium (extendible jaws underneath the head)"

Orthoptera which means 'straight wings

They are often easily seen jumping away when disturbed or heard 'singing' at night.

The forewings are narrower than the hind wings and hardened or leathery at the base. They are held roof-like overlapping the abdomen at rest. The hind wing is membranous and held folded fan-like under the forewings when at rest

Praying mantids are carnivorous as both adults and nymphs and eat a wide variety of insects, which they seize with their powerful forelegs. They can often be observed slowly stalking their prey or waiting in ambush on vegetation.

female may attack and eat the male during or after mating.

Flies have a complete life cycle and will mate while flying.

Adult flies are only able to ingest liquid foods due to their sucking and/or piercing mouthparts.

Cockroaches have incomplete metamorphosis.

Cockroaches in Australia are widespread and adapted to both wet and dry environments. Most species are nocturnal and ground dwelling and are usually found hiding during the day in crevices, under bark, rocks or logs and in burrows. Some species may occur on plants or in litter and some also occur solely in caves or ant nests.