8. 97% of Insects Live on Land
Nearly 97% of all insects are terrestrial, making their homes on soil, plants, and even inside other organisms.
A smaller, yet equally fascinating group inhabits aquatic environments.
Insects like water striders skate effortlessly across ponds, while diving beetles and mosquito larvae thrive in fresh water.
Very few insects venture into saltwater, making terrestrial life their overwhelming domain and shaping the ecosystems where we live.