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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 structures do milkweed bugs use to get from place to place?

they use four feet and walk around quite fast if you ask me

What is name of insect that appears just after rain?

Worms usually appear on the concrete after a rain. They are pushed out of the soil by the falling rain.

What does a purple dragonfly tattoo symbolize?

Purple is a color of royalty. Dragonflies symbolize good luck. A purple dragonfly tattoo is therefore a very good tattoo to have.

Do all insects have elytra?

No they do not, only members of Coleoptera (beetles) and some Heteroptera (true bugs) do. Elytra (modified forewings)protect the delicate hind wings underneath, as well as help the insect with lift, they do not propel the insect in flight. Only the hindwings do. Some species have the elytra fused together, so they cannot fly.

How many species of social insects?

actually there are infinite species of social insects .

some include

honey bee

termites

wasps

ants

there may be many more socials insects

It is just a broad list

What are the enemies of stink bugs?

Stink bugs have several natural enemies that help control their population, including predatory insects like spiders, wasps, and certain beetles. Birds, such as sparrows and chickadees, also prey on them. Additionally, parasitic wasps can lay their eggs in stink bug eggs, leading to the larvae consuming the host. These natural predators play a crucial role in maintaining the ecological balance by limiting stink bug numbers.

How might insects develop a resistance to bt toxins what ecological risks would this have?

Insects can develop resistance to Bt (Bacillus thuringiensis) toxins through genetic mutations or by acquiring genes that confer resistance. This resistance may arise from selective pressure when Bt is used extensively in agriculture, allowing resistant individuals to survive and reproduce. The ecological risks include potential outbreaks of resistant pest populations, which could disrupt local ecosystems, harm non-target species, and lead to decreased agricultural yields. Additionally, reliance on Bt could diminish biodiversity and upset the balance of pest and predator dynamics in the environment.

Why do you have wasps?

Wasps kill an enormous amount of insects like flies, cockroaches and aphids. They eat a lot of caterpillars and small white larvae that feed on vegetables. They maybe harmful sometimes but generally are useful insects.

What part of the body is most bitten by insects head or foot?

The foot because your feet mostly be on the ground where insect mostly live at. foot because insects are on the ground

Why do cicadas make noise?

Your ears are sensitive, when they pass close to your ear, they do not make a noise, your ear simply picks up the sound of their vibrating wings and it is very high pitched because of the speed at which they move to stay airborne.

Does dragonfly resemble it parents?

Yes because it only has three stages in the life cycle

What is the adult size of a dragonfly insect?

Any dragonfly you see is already an adult. The juvenile forms have no resemblance to the adult form.

How soon do praying mantis babies eat after hatching?

They usually eat right after they hatch. Some die quickly, so if you are housing them, give them a damp sponge 4 water, and small bugs, such as aphids, gnats, or fruit flies. Let all but 3 or 4 go if you have multiple.

What kind of bug is very tiny black has antenna and stripe neck and rear areas?

I saw my mom looking like this when she was really hungry and we couldn't talk to her.

What are the symptoms of lice?

Head becomes very irritated bites from lice may cause pain, most lice are around the hairline and in the part.


The most common is itching or discomfort in the hairy parts of your body

Do ladybugs eat flys?

No.Ladybugs eat small,plant-eating insects like aphids.