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Insects
Insects play a very large role in the circle of life on earth. They represent a large population of the animal kingdom. Fascinating to some,creepy to others but always present in our daily lives. Questions about any sort of bug go here.
7,726 Questions
What is the smallest gap a wasp can fit through?
Pretty small - but there are many different types of wasp.
Can silverfish live in humans?
The Silverfish insects are not poisonous nor do they transmit any diseases .
What is the change in appearance called when it goes from larva to adult?
The process known as metamorphosis oftens goes from an egg or eggsac to a larval stage, to a pupa, then finally an adult.
The pupa stage of butterfly species is known as a chrysalis, whereas moths form cocoons.
What are tiny round black bugs that bite at night and leave a small itchy mark show a picture?
sounds like bed bugs....best way to find out is to cut your mattress open and look for piles of them under the top layer of mattress....also consult a physician for treatment
What is the name for an insects hard outer shell?
When an insect sheds its outer skin, it's called molting.
How did the guard ant recognize this ants were not from its group?
every ant has a smell with that smell the guard will understand
What is the pupose of the skeletal system?
structure, support, protection, and inside the bone marrow is responsible for creating red and white blood cells as well as platelets
The body parts of a fireflies?
The anatomy of a firefly comprise of two red spots on the head cover, yellow lines on wing covers and head covers, the head, thorax, and abdomen, a hard exoskeleton, six jointed legs, two antennae, compound eyes.
Is aphid a complete or incomplete metamorphosis?
Many species give birth to live young, so no egg. Then comes the nymphal stage, which looks just like the adult but smaller. The nymph grows through a series of molts, and may gain wings after the last molt, but most aphids are wingless and stay on the same plant as their mother (asexual reproduction is common). Winged individuals are only formed as food runs out and a new plant has to be found.
What kinds of insects eat plants?
The Venus Fly Trap captures small flying insects and crawling bugs.
Does vinegar help get rid of fleas?
No, vinegar is not effective at killing mites. You will need to take your dog to your veterinarian to determine what kind of mites your dog has then get a medication from your vet to treat them.
A butterfly does have feelers. These feelers are at the top of the butterfly's head. The feelers help it to feel its surroundings.
What lab instrument would be useful for looking at large insects collected in pit traps?
disecting microscope
What is the difference between bees wasps hornets and bumble bees?
Wasps: Has a clearly seen segmented body its abdomen is bigger than its thorax
Hornets: Commonly mistaken for a wasp they are a bit longer that a wasp and still segmented
Bee: It is fatter and not as segmented as a hornet or wasp
Bumble bee: they are big mainly black bee with a bit of yellow to them and look like a pompom.
