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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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Where do leafcutter ants live?

Leaf cutter ants live in subterranean colonies, where they have chambers that contain their fungus gardens. They forage above ground to cut leaves to bring back to the colony to cultivate more fungus. These ants are native to Central and South America but there are some species that can be found as far North as Texas in the United States.

How are insects a pest to the ecosystem?

They are a natural part. There is no danger while nature's delicate balance is maintained. An overabundance of any particular one could present some problems. It has been speculated, without their natural predators & pesticides, we would drown in them, but that's only speculation. The Earth would then lose it's atmosphere. Pesticides today are safer-they are designed to break down & structural pesticide applicators are limited to a certain distance & agricultural, FDA is strictly regulated. In addition, companies are using more & more Eco-friendly products to keep them from taking over which many well educated people say is a possibility.

What do Armadillidiidaes eat and where do they sleep?

They eat decaying vegetation sleep under dead leaves.

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What happens when bug poison gets in your mouth?

It depends on the type of bug, but it is unlikely to have a serious effect.

How many legs does a scolopendra centipede have?

There are over fifty species of centipede in the genus Scolopendra.

They have about 40 legs.

How might a knowledge of insect metamorphosis help in controlling insect pests?

I think the answer is that you have to find which stage it helps for the controlling of insects. I don't think the answer is right because I am only 5.

What are the creatures which are as small as insect but are not insect?

There is lots of different types of these creatures.

  • Slugs and snails are molluscs, like many sea invertibrates such as sea slugs and squid.
  • Woodlice are crustaceans like crabs and shrimps.
  • Spiders and scorpions are arachnids.
  • Wingless daddy long legs are actually called harvestmen and are very similar to spiders but onlt have one body section.

Hope this answers your question!!!

What is these Tiny brown bugs i keep finding on clothes and in drawers they just sit there in any clothes that have been sitting around for any lenght of time Ive found them throughout my home?

Most likely carpet or furniture beetles or their larvai. Range from tan to dark brown, 1or 2 mm, kind of "fuzy"looking. that's if your lucky. It could also be bed bugs, they don't only live in beds

Are there more people than insects?

of course

There are about 10 million known insect species alone worldwide, compared to the 6 billion humans in the world.

Is a mayfly nymph a herbivore?

most types of mayfly nymphs are omnivorous but some types can be either herbivores or carnivores as well

What tiny black bugs can live on human scalps?

Tiny black bugs that live on the human scalp could be mites or head lice. Both mites and head lice are parasites that use the human as a host.

What is a mayflies predator?

A Mayfly's predator is a Junefly. Or a Julyfly. Or an Augustfly, Septemberfly, Octoberfly, Novemberfly, Decemberfly, Januarfly, Febuaryfly, Marchfly, or an Aprilfly.

How long does it take a praying mantis to kill their prey?

from what i know the praying mantis sits on a leaf, wait for its prey to come close, and then as quick as a blink of an eye it unfolds its arms, which have razor like teeth ligning them, grabs its prey - the insect it then eaten happily.

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Do bugs have a brain?

yes because if they didn't they would just sit there

Where is the silver gem in ant agony in crash twinsanity?

It"s where you have to stand on the button turn left and then jump on the stuff and turn left again then jump to the silver gem.

How are complete metamorphisis and incomplete metemorphisis in insects alike and different?

Complete metamorphosis have four stages in a life cycle or more and the incomplete only has three stages.

What is a spruce bug?

Basically a large black beetle with two long antennas that can be more than an inch long. The bodies of the beetles are generally about an inch long as well. They use their long antennas to navigate and detect things. Found in northern Ontario, Canada, and likely other parts of the Boreal forest, because of the spruce trees. Stick to you pretty easily, so once they land on you they are tricky to get off. Many people say they bite, but i've never personally experienced a spruce bug bite. Nonetheless, they are the main reason I am scared to go outside in the summer time. They look scarier than they actually are though.

What insect makes a loud noise in Malta?

The noisiest insect in Malta is the Cicada (cicada orni) The courting males 'sing' continuously during the day, only stopping when disturbed or when flying from one perch to another. The sound is a shrill monotonous 'whistle' created by vibrating membranes at the base of the abdomen.

How do yellow bug lights work?

According to the manufacturer's packaging, the yellow light it "unseeable" by bugs, so they are not attracted to it like they are a standard bulb.

Do mayflies sleep?

Nope, Mayflies do not sleep in their short 2 day lifespan.

How can you keep ear wig insects from eating the flowers?

Fill some flower pots with wood shavings or insulating filler with air gaps and place upside down on top of a bamboo canes at the same height as the flower heads. Earwigs will take refuge in the pots and you tip them out regularly into a bowl of water