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Insects (Insecta) are the predominant group of arthropods, placed within the class Hexapoda along with the Protura, Collembola, and Diplura. Insects are the only group other than vertebrates to have developed flight.

wingless insects

Pterygota, the winged insects

Neoptera, insects with folding wings

Endopterygota, insects with complete metamorphosis