Insects are one of the largest and most diverse groups organisms on the planet.  They range in size from the tiniest thrips and aphids up to truly massive stag beetles.  They occupy any and all know habitats in NJ from ants and termites tunneling deep in to the soils to diving beetles in ponds and lakes to beetles and flies in the tops of trees.  There are 26 insect orders but some of the major groups are listed below.