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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 insect is found in a seed like shell that is worm like?

It sounds like you may be describing a mealworm, which is the larval form of the darkling beetle. Mealworms are often found in grain or seed-like shells and are commonly used as pet food or for feeding reptiles.

Is an Insects a herbavore?

Yes alot of insects are herbavores. But some-like centipedes-are carnivores that eat other insects. However, some insects are omnivores (both)

Sorry good luck :)

How dumb are bugs?

Most insects, having comparably little in brain power, could be classified as quite dumb. I'm unaware of any with the ability to speak, either. However, they are an important part of the food chain, and, as such, play an important role in most ecosystems.

A black insect two red spots on its back?

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What kind of spider has green legs and bean like body with black and white sections and two orange stripes at the end of it's torso with 2 white dots between the orange mel from metairie la?

This is an Australian Flower spider ( Diaea. sp. ). As it suggests it can be found in flowers and Foliage and will ambush small insects. It is harmless. This information can be found on www.ozanimals.com/spider/flower spider. Mitchell

How do you get rid of long skinny black worms that are coming into your house?

I note that a number of people have the same problem with no real answers, my house is 3 years old, and I am desperate to get rid of these little blighter, one letter said to try bio gel or drain gel, so I will give it a try and if it works I will let you all know.

What is a collection of bees called?

A collection of bees inside a space is called a hive. If they collect outside, such as on a tree branch or the side of a building, they are called a swarm

Where do shield bugs live?

Shield bugs, also known as stink bugs, can be found in a variety of habitats including gardens, fields, forests, and orchards. They typically live in temperate and tropical regions where they can find a food source, shelter, and suitable environment to reproduce. Shield bugs might seek refuge under leaves, in crevices, or other protected areas during the colder months.

Can bugs swim?

Water bugs mostly eat algae. Water bugs can actually swim upside down and also fly. If your pool has a bit algae on the bottom you might consider buying Water bugs to eat the algae and clean it. I have an in ground pool and all the time over the winter and fall the water bugs just come and stay and eat the algae.

And now just a friendly piece of advice: Be cautious to NOT hold them with bare hands. They will easily jump up fall and get injured or jump up and fly away. Also They have 2 pinchers in the front. I've went through that experience of getting pinched by a water bug and TRUST me its not a good feeling!

How many legs does an adult insect have?

Insects have 6 legs (or 3 pairs of legs), this is one of the defining characterstis of insects

What eats milkweed?

Milkweed is a host plant for monarch butterfly caterpillars, so they primarily feed on milkweed leaves. Some other insects like aphids, beetles, and milkweed bugs also feed on milkweed plants. Additionally, certain animals like rabbits and deer may also consume milkweed.

What camaleonte eats except insects?

Chameleons are primarily insectivores, but depending on the species, they may also consume other small animals such as spiders, worms, and occasionally small reptiles or amphibians. Some chameleons may also consume fruits, flowers, or plant matter as part of their diet.

What insects eat lichen?

Insects such as beetles, moths, and caterpillars feed on lichens. These insects play an important role in breaking down lichens and recycling their nutrients in ecosystems. Some insects have specialized adaptations that allow them to digest lichen compounds.

Does bleach kill gnats?

Yes, bleach kills...well...anything. So bleach would definitely kill gnats. As a matter of fact, we have a gnat problem right now >.< and we are spraying bleach on them to kill them. Hope this helped.

Do insects have outer skulls?

Skulls are apart of a skeleton. Insects have a skeleton that is on the outside of their body, called an exoskeleton. So yes, insects do have outer skulls.

What insect is a Black Darter?

The Black Darter is a species of dragonfly found in Europe and parts of Asia. It is characterized by its predominantly black coloration, with some males developing bright red patches on their abdomens. They are typically found around ponds and slow-moving streams.

Examples of exoskeleton?

Common examples of exoskeletons include those found in insects, such as beetles and grasshoppers, as well as in crustaceans like crabs and lobsters. In addition, certain robots designed for tasks like search and rescue or military applications utilize exoskeleton technology to enhance strength and endurance for human operators.

Are flies the cleanest insects in the world?

I've been hearing that on one of the flies wings there are bacteria that can cause harmful sicknesses and or diseases and on the other wing,bacteria but they are a cure for the harmful ones. it sounds weird but its true. so i guess that its clean and at the same time its not. hope you've got the answer to your question

Are cicada's blind?

Cicadas are not blind; they have two large compound eyes that allow them to see fairly well. In addition to their eyes, cicadas also have other sensory organs that help them navigate their environment, find food, and communicate with each other.

Can silverfish climb up plastic?

Silverfish cannot climb smooth plastic. I caught one in a smooth plastic cup, and it was trapped for days. I don't know if they can climb textured plastic.

Synonyms for abundant?

SYNONYMS:abounding,bountiful,ample,

bounteous, copious, crawling, exuberant, filled, full, generous, heavy, lavish, liberal, overflowing, plate is full of, plenteous, plenty, profuse, rich, rolling in, stinking sufficient, teeming

What is an isopoda?

Also called an isopod, they are small bugs. They are also known as rollypollys and sow bugs these bugs have small "plates of armor". Isopods are great pets and some people even breed them. (I breed isopods). Thank you for the wonderful question,

Is a bug a mammal?

No, they are insects. Mammals are all warm-blooded vertebrates.

All beetles and mammals are animals and that is where the similarity ends.

Beetles are in no way mammals; they even differ at phylum level

Mammals are furred, young-suckling viviparous vertebrates

Beetles are invertebrates, with chitinous body armour and six jointed legs and 2 pairs of wings, the hindwings and the hard forewings called elytra. Their bodies comprise three parts; the head, thorax and abdomen.

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Beetle Classification

Domain Eukarya

Kingdom Animalia

Phylum Arthropoda

Class Insecta

Order Coleoptera 360 000 species so far discovered

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Mammal Classification

Domain Eukarya

Kingdom Animalia

Phylum Chordata

Subphylum Vertebrata

Class Mammalia

4500 species approximately

What animals use mimicry?

Animals such as the stick insect, leaf-tailed gecko, and walking stick use mimicry to resemble objects in their environment to avoid predators. Other examples include the viceroy butterfly mimicking the monarch butterfly to deter predators, and the octopus changing color and texture to blend into its surroundings.