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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.

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How is the term entomology properly defined?

Entomology is the section of zoology that refers to insects. An entomologist would be a person that studies the behavior and genetic makeup of insects.

How do you keep a Dobsonfly alive?

I have kept a couple adult specimens for a short time. Unfortunately, their life cycle is all but finished once they reach their adult phase. I kept a female specimen for three months, and I even observed her feeding in the face of convenitonal wisdom that states the adults do not eat.

If you really want a challenge, find the larvae- hellgrammites- and raise them in fast running water until they pupate.

What is the plural of daddy longlegs?

The plural is simply 'Daddy longlegs', ie, "I saw two daddy longlegs this morning."

How many eggs do weta lay?

Weta lay between 200 to 300 eggs at one time depending on their size. The eggs then take between three to five months in order to hatch.

Why do people sweat and stink?

The reason people stink is because they don't wash up or brush they teeth or do any of that stuff!:(

What would happen if someone ate a earwig?

It would hurt for a while then you would get over it unless you don't like insects in that case you would possibly develope a fear of earwigs

How do you take care of a leaf bug?

well it depends on the leaf bug, if it is green and looks more like a leaf i don't know but if its a brownie colour, then you have to give it blackberry leaves (but don't worry it wont hurt them) or wrap the plastic wrap around a water bowl and poke a hole in it and put a branch with some leaves in the hole, this is so it doesn't drown and also remember to give it lots of love as this will make it use to you

Enjoy Your Little Critter!

What do files eat?

Flies like to eat sugar.

Do ladybug fly?

no there just for show . OBVIOUSLY they do !

What is Insect morphology?

Insect morphology is the study of the form and structure of insects, encompassing their external and internal features. It examines various anatomical aspects, including body segments, appendages, and specialized structures such as wings and mouthparts. Understanding insect morphology is crucial for taxonomy, ecology, and evolutionary biology, as it provides insights into how insects adapt to their environments and interact with other organisms. This field also aids in identifying species and understanding their life cycles and behaviors.

Can you have June bugs for a pet?

Yes, if you mean lightning bugs, you have to capture them first- they only are active in the summer a colonly of them in a large fruit jar, well it has possibilities. The bugs, along with the glow-worm produce cold light, unique in the animal kingdom and only imperfectly copied by mankind. exactly how the cold-light reactions go is still somewhat ofd a mystery, there are thought to be two fluids- Luciferin, and Luciphrase, and both are required to get the greenish cold-light reaction.