Answer #1

Well Butterflys are insects. So wouldnt a caterpillar be one too?

Answer #2

Well my friend says caterpillars are bugs and I said they’re not. So lol.

Answer #3

Well they are not bugs. Because they are insects. So you are right. Many insects are called bugs when bugs actually only refers to some.

Answer #4

i think your friend is right, they are bugs.

Answer #5

-.- LMAO. Dude. Stop being dumb lol.

Answer #6

dude where am i dumb lol

Answer #7

What? lol

Answer #8

Nope, you’re right. They’re insects, but not bugs. It’s one of the few things I remember from my Zoology class, lol.

Answer #9

HAHAHAHA. I proved him wrong and he knows it. See this Lee? I win. In your face >:)

Answer #10

insects are bugs bugs are insects so ha i win!

Answer #11

Actually, no. All bugs are insects, but not all insects are bugs. Bugs are specifically from the order Hemiptera.

Answer #12

@Lee We can argue all night or we can accept the fact that I win and you lose. ‘nuff said.

Answer #13

Breakingfan and your friend are correct. I just answered this here:

http://www.funadvice.com/q/whats_difference_bugs_insects

Answer #14

good answer

Answer #15

A caterpillar is both a bug and an insect! All insects r bugs and lots of other little creaturs like spiders! Bug is a laymans’ term and insects isa scientific term. Y wer u guys worrying abt it? :D =D All insects r bugs but not all bugs r insects! :D

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