Why are so many bugs bright colours?

Why are some insects brightly coloured? Some insects have bright colours to attract one another to mate. Others, such as the ladybird, advertise the fact that they taste nasty by being colourful. read more

In a bug’s life colors serve different purposes, most to the advantage of the bug. It makes it recognizable within the species and can attract the opposite sex. It can also serve the purpose of blending in with the environment so not to be spotted by predators or bait, even when having bright colors. read more

Some insects have bright colours to attract one another to mate.Others, such as the ladybird, advertise the fact that they taste nasty by being colourful. read more