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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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What is the common name for Photinus pyralis?

Photinus pyralis is commonly called the common eastern firefly and the Big Dipper Firefly. It is the most common firefly observed.

Is a penguin a consumer primary?

Penguins are not a primary consumer. They are known as secondary consumers as they eat small fish. Those small fish are primary consumers.

What is the life cycle of a mayfly?

Burrowing Mayfly is produced in the morning, is handed down that it dies in the evening, and is short-lived.

Can a fire ant make a fire?

No. Fire in fire ant references the burning sensation these insects cause on the humans.

How many types 0f insects are there?

There are about 900 thousand different types of insects in the world, and more are discovered every year!

How can small insects such as pond skater walk onwater?

Water has a retention rate, if the insect it lighter than what it would take to break the retention then it would be able to float on the surface without being submerged.

Why is a spider not considered an insect?

Insects have an exoskeleton, a three-part body (head, thorax, and abdomen), three pairs of jointed legs, compound eyes, and two antennae.

Spiders have eight legs, soft bodies.

Spiders belong to the class of arachnids which also includes scorpions, ticks and mites. None of these are actually classed as insects. Unlike insects they have eight legs, eight eyes in most cases, no wings,and only two, not three parts to their bodies.

What grey-looking insects found in the bathroom have no legs no tail?

To be a true insect, the creature will have six legs.

To give an accurate answer, one needs more information - for example, how big are these creatures? - What shape do they have? - What do they look like underneath?

How do you kill bugs inside beads?

you pour gasoline on the bead and let it dry

or call an exterminator because the bead is most likely not safe to sleep on.

What do Scorpio insect eat?

The insect associated with the astrological sign is a scorpion. Scorpions eat insects, lizards, mice, and even other scorpions. Scorpions can go for a long time without food.

Insects with the letter o?

the osophagus bug
Orange lacewing

Orange spotted tiger moth

Oriental cockroach

Oecophorid moth

Orchard swallowtail
· Owlfly
octasasis cominica (also know as the wasp)

What are wichety grubs?

Witchetty grubs are large (up to 7cm long), wood-feeding cylindrical larvae of the cossid moth. They are prized as a delicacy among Aborigines living in semi-traditional communities in Australia's outback.

Why are hooks important to insects?

insects need hooks on their arms and legs, so that it will make it easier for them when climbing.and also for some insects like the praying mantis,it will help them eat their prey

How big do millipedes get?

It depends on the exact species of millipede. Prehistoric ones grew to about 2 meters (6 foot, 7 inches). The longest of the modern ones reach about 27 to 38 cm (11 to 15 in). The longest extant species is the giant African millipede (Archispirostreptus gigas). A species discovered in 2012, Crurifarcimen vagans, can reach about 1.5 cm in diameter with 56 more or less podous rings - each with two pairs of legs.

What is the insect that lives just beneath one's skin surface and appears like a 2-3mm mole and what is its lifespan?

It sounds like you are talking about scabies, also known as body lice (although there are many other conditions that can cause bumps as described in the question). They can live up to a month on the body; however, they reproduce, so if they are not treated, they can continue living on the body for a long time. Hope this helps! Dr. B.

What are some bugs?

Spiders, Bees, Butterflies, flies, ants, ladybugs, beetles, ladybugs, and The insects that suck blood.

How many unit eyes does a fruit fly have?

A fruit fly, also known as Drosophila Melanogaster, has two compound eyes that are each made up of 800 unit eyes. These unit eyes are called ommatidia. Each ommatidium (sing.) contains eight photoreceptors labeled R1-R8.

Do aphids contain chlorophyll?

No, green aphids are coloured that way due to pigments called carotenes.

What is principal axis?

On the Cartesian plane the principle axes are the x horizontal axis and the vertical y axis whereas both axes cross each other at the point of origin which is at (0, 0)

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In an ellipse the major axis is the line that includes the most distant points on the ellipse; the minor axis includes the closest points. An ellipse is a two-dimensional object which can be generalised to three or more dimensions known as ellipsoids. The line that includes the most distant points on an ellipsoid is called the principle axis of that ellipsoid.

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Why is the anther of a flower important to an insect?

Because anthers carry pollen, which is collected by pollinators for food. Some of it is dispersed to other flowers which are then fertilized.