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Find out what baby insects are called — caterpillars, nymphs, grubs, and larvae. Explore insect life cycles with quizzes and printables.
10 animals · Last updated 2025
Every baby insects name in one place — from common to rare.
| Animal | Baby Name | Pronunciation | Group Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🐜Ant | Larva | LAR-vuh | Colony |
| 🐝Bee | Larva | LAR-vuh | Colony |
| 🪲Beetle | Grub | gruhb | Cluster |
| 🦋Butterfly | Caterpillar | KAT-er-pil-er | Kaleidoscope |
| 🪰Dragonfly | Nymph | nimf | Cluster |
| 🦗Grasshopper | Nymph | nimf | Cloud |
| 🐞Ladybug | Larva | LAR-vuh | Loveliness |
| 🦟Mosquito | Wriggler | RIG-ler | Swarm |
| 🦋Moth | Caterpillar | KAT-er-pil-er | Eclipse |
| 🕷️Spider | Spiderling | SPY-der-ling | Cluster |
Ant larvae look like tiny white grubs
Bee larvae are fed royal jelly for the first 3 days
Beetle grubs are C-shaped and live in soil or wood
Caterpillars increase body mass 10,000x before pupating
Dragonfly nymphs live underwater for 1-5 years
Grasshopper nymphs look like mini adults without wings
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Download Free PrintablesBaby insects have many different names! The most common include: Larva (Ant), Larva (Bee), Grub (Beetle), Caterpillar (Butterfly), Nymph (Dragonfly), and more. Each species has its own unique baby name.
Baby animal names come from centuries of language evolution. Many come from Old English, Latin, or French origins. For example, “calf” comes from Old English “cealf,” while “joey” comes from an Aboriginal word. These unique names help scientists and animal lovers communicate precisely.
Our collection includes 10 baby insects names, from common ones like “Larva” to rare ones like “Nymph.”