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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
How does an insect become deaf?
very loud noises shock the insect sometimes killing them and if they are lucky they become deaf.
What is the average lifespan of dragonfly?
Dragonflies can remain as larvae for three to five years before metamorphosing into an adult. Adults typically live for two to four weeks. See the Related Links for more information on dragonflies.
Their stench is for self defense. For example: if a bird is after them, they'll release their stench and it will go away.
Answer:Actually, the eggs are protected in arsenic. There is a Chinese bird that is immune to the arsenic, enabling it to prey on stinkbugs. Also, you don't die from touching them. Arsenic is a poison that if you consume enough of it, you will die. In large amounts, it gets into the blood stream. In other words, don't eat stinkbugs. Answer:No. The Brown Marigold Stinkbug is actually not poisonous. There are other known species that may be poisonous, but they live in other countries.How long does a drone bee live after mating with a queen?
Drones are ejected from the colony by the worker bees at the end of the season and are no longer needed. Because the drones aren't able to look after themselves, they starve to death.
How many pair of antennae does myriapods have?
The count of body segments and legs varies within phylum arthropoda because of its diversity, which reflects many different survival strategies; some arthropods like arachnids and some crustaceans have a few as two segments (tagmata) which may appear to be a fusion of other exoskeletal sections. some like millipedes usually have between 18 and 200 segments but can have over 300 segments, one rare species with as many as 750 legs. Hexapoda (including the insects) have as few as three pairs of legs.
Why can insects adapt very quickly to pesticides?
inherited genes that made it resistant to the pesticide
i dont think so they hurt when they bite and they eat plants
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silverfish
thin, a curved body like a skinny tear drop. (or a fish)
3 cerci at the end of its body.
its a flat bug with a hard greyish lusterous shell
2 long antenaes on its head and 3 limbs for crawling
they can be found in basements, bathrooms, garages, closets and attics
they usually inhabit moist areas
How many joints are there on legs of a housefly?
The housefly has four-segmented legs which it uses to taste things, much like our tongue does. It does this with tiny hairs on the end segment of the leg, called the tarsus. The tarsi also have tiny gripping claws and suction pads, called pulvilli, which is why it can walk up walls, and even on ceilings.
mayfly sometime live in wood but people usually don't see it it live in north America
Of course they can.
Many people that get lost in a desert or in a situation like that are forced to eat bugs because that's the only food they've got.
So, you can eat bugs, but, there are some that are poisonous and shouldn't be eaten.
So, don't eat bugs if you don't have to.
What bug is small black with clear long wings?
A slender, black flying insect with transparent wings, a long ovipositor and red legs sounds like a banded caterpillar parasite wasp. It is also known as the Ichneumon wasp.
How do you know if an earwig has crawled in your ear?
u will fell something tickeling your ear or biting
What various methods do man use to control harmful insects?
The introduction of parasites, pathogens and predators is the method which is used in biological control.
Specifically, the term biological control indicates the use of animal- and plant-based organisms to deal with pests and the damages and diseases which they cause. The approach is in line with imitating what Mother Nature does in regard to problems. Parasites, pathogens and predators represent lethal stresses upon pests that are wearing away at herbaceous and woody plants.
I got a ant farm but there isn't a queen?
Yes , you can have an Ant Farm without the Queen (It is illegal to ship Queen ants between state lines.) but your colony will eventually die out without the ants being replaced by the Queen ant .
You could....but you should probably get oe, because the ants need a leader, to know what to do.
Does a humans eat a pound of insects a year?
No. This is a popular myth.
It is possible that some of the things we eat (such as rice) may contain some small parts of dead insects. The amount is impossible to quantify for an average diet.
What is this insect name that light up in the night?
There are several insect that can produce light in the thorax. These include:
* glow worms
* fireflies
Yes, there are some types of bugs that do in fact eat mold. There are also insects that dine on mildew and other things which grow in and out of the home.
No, insects typically have six legs and spiders have eight legs. And an insect had 3 body parts but spider has 2 body parts. so they are arachnids.
How do you keep ticks out of your house?
The only way to be rid of ticks in your house is to follow these steps. Keep in mind that ticks can live up to a year with no blood supply. They hide in crevices in base boards and walls. If they are allowed to feed, the cycle starts all over as they will lay new eggs. It will take close to 2 years to rid your house of ticks if you are diligent. If you have pets, you will have to enclose your pet to a restricted area outdoors. You can buy cheap fencing and using stakes, wall off an area of yard from the door to the fence. Keep this area mowed very short and treat the area and fence weekly using Brothers tick solution using a sprayer. You can buy this at Home Depot. Do not buy commercial products as they are expensive and not necessary. If you use a pest professional, you will still have to treat weekly for a year and this is very costly. In home, remove all carpets. You do not have to get rid of them but you will have to store them in a place where they are not close to a blood supply source. Spray baseboards and corners weekly using Brothers tick solution and sprayer. Dusting with Seven Dust does not work! Vacuum daily and replace bag after vacuuming. This is daunting but very necessary. Finally, treat your pet with regular baths,combing and tick prevention medicine. Petcor flea spray also works great. Getting ticks is time consuming, frustrating and costly. Don't be deterred.
You can buy sprays like RANZ or others, that can keep your place free of ticks for approximately 4-6 months.
