Insecta

class of arthropods Insects (Insecta) is a class of organisms united by key anatomical and physiological traits. It contains 22 orders with 6,567 known species. Key order groups include Archaeognatha, Blattodea, Beetles, Dermaptera, Diptera, and Ephemeroptera. Among its members, 712 species are currently classified as threatened (Critically Endangered, Endangered, or Vulnerable). It belongs to Arthropods (Arthropoda).