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Beetles
Order Coleoptera is the largest group in the animal kingdom. With over 230 families and more than 350,000 know species, this category is where you need to be to get your questions answered about beetles.
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The different species of fireflies?
Photinus fireflies tend to be the most common of this group; about half an inch long, these produce yellow-green light.
Photuris fireflies are larger-almost an inch long-and produce a darker green light. They're very difficult to distinguish from Photinus from their light alone, even for other fireflies; female Photuris often mimic mating flashes from female Photinus fireflies to attract and eat Photinus males. Because of this, Photuris species are sometimes called "femme fatale" fireflies.
Pyractomena fireflies produce a yellow-amber flicker that looks a bit like a spark from a campfire.
LUCIOLINAELuciolinaeThis is the largest subfamily of fireflies, with member species scattered throughout Eurasia, Europe, East Asia, and Australia. The fireflies within this subfamily all produce light-and flash rather than emit a continuous glow. Here are a few genera of note within this group.Peroptyx. Species within this group are mainly found in tropical Asia. Groups of fireflies will synchronize their flashes until thousands are all flashing to the same rhythm, producing a stunning display.
Luciola. These fireflies are sometimes known as "Japanese fireflies," although they're also found in Asia and more rarely in southern Europe and Africa. In Japanese traditional culture, they are believed to represent the souls of the dead.
CYPHONOCERINAECyphonocerinaeThis subfamily of fireflies includes two genera that live in North America and Eurasia. They're notable because scientists believe they are the most primitive species of fireflies in existence. One genus within this group displays very weak light, while the other does not light up at all. LAMPYRINAELampyrinaeSometimes referred to by taxonomists as a "catch-all" subfamily classifying fireflies that don't quite fit into other groups, the species in this subfamily live generally in more temperate northern regions of the world, although a few species are tropical. The group contains both flashing and continuous-glow fireflies. Some larvae species within this group climb trees to feed on snails and bugs.Lampyris is a genus of firefly within this subfamily found primarily in Britain, and they thrive in old-growth grasslands in soil with high concentrations of limestone and chalk. Only the males fly; the females are larviform, and only they glow. Females crawl onto blades of grass and low vegetation at dusk and emit a yellow-green continuous light to attract mates. Their vernacular name is "glow worm."
Phausis reticulata also known as blue ghost fireflies. These tiny fireflies are common throughout the southeastern US and are known as the "blue ghost" because they do not flash but glow with an eerie blue or green light. Females of the blue ghost are pale yellow or white in color and lack wings (right in photo below). Males do have wings and can fly (left in photo below). Since they have not be studied extensively little is still known about them and their habits.
OTETRINAEOtetrinaeScientists haven't decided whether this group should be classified as fireflies; while they share many characteristics of other species, members of the group Otetrinae don't emit light. They're considered very primitive forms of fireflies, and live primarily in Eurasia and North America.Why is the scarab beetle placed over the heart of a mummy?
The beetle would, from time to time, shed their outer carapaces when they got too small and grow a newer, bigger one. The Egyptian saw in this behavior a rebirth, they thought the bug was immortal, constantly being reborn. They wanted immortality too so they really got into studying the beetle and incorporated it into their religion.
I've been bitten by them several times. They don't go around biting people on purpose, but if you, say, accidentally sit on one, it will bite in self-defense. It hurts, but doesn't seem to make you itch or anything.
>no they can not bite because they are so small that their mouths can hardly open i would be the only one to know that because i am a veterinarian /bug specialist
- No, lady bugs (or lady birds, whatever you wish to call them) cannot bite people. They are really tiny, and they are not made to bite animals like, say, a mosquito is. I think the first answerer is a little confused about what a lady bug is.
Why do June bugs run into everything?
Because they're clumsy no matter how they get around, June bugs [Cotinis nitida, Cotinis mutabilis, Phyllophaga spp, Polyphylla decemlineata] crash into things. As beetles, they have two sets of wings. It's the bottom set that helps them fly around. The top set is for balance and for protection of body parts. The problem lies in the top set being very good at protection and not so good at balance.
What is a orange and black bug that looks like a grasshopper?
The Italian striped-bug and the orange assassin bug are examples of black-striped, orange-bodied bugs. The former (Graphosomea lineatum) numbers among the world's pentatomids, or nutrient-rich xylem and sugar-rich phloem sap-sipping shield bugs. The latter (Pselliopus barberi) represents the Reduviidae family of beneficial, pest-eating insects.
What do rolly pollies turn into?
Bigger roly-polies. They are Woodlice. Wiki has an article on Woodlice here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woodlouse
What are the little black bugs in the laundry room?
Those are silverfish. They usually live in dark, damp places, so they love to nest in wet towels or clothes left out. To discourage the pests, hang up everything to dry, don't leave anything crumpled on the floor, and sanitize often.
Beetles are extraordinarily diverse, with over 400,000 known species. They have several different niches, some of which include carnivores, parasites, and herbivores.
Do June bugs only come out in June?
Only 1 year is required for these beetles to complete their life cycle. They overwinter as grubs that may become active on warm winter days. They increase their activity in the spring, and in June pupate in earthen cells several centimeters underground. The pupal stage lasts about 18 days; adults appear in July and August. In mid-summer, adults lay eggs underground in earthen balls. Each female lays 60 to 75 eggs over a span of about 2 weeks. When the egg is first laid, it is pearly white and elliptical (1.5 mm by 2.1 mm). It gradually becomes more spherical as the larva inside develops. About 18 days after the eggs are laid, they hatch into small, white grubs. The newly hatched larva is 8 mm long and grows to a length of about 40 mm. Whitish with a brownish-black head, the grub has conspicuous brown spiracles along the sides of its body. The larvae molt twice before winter. The third larval stage lasts nearly 9 months, after which pupation occurs. At night, the larvae may be found on the ground crawling on their backs. This curious form of locomotion is peculiar to the green June beetle.The brown pupa, approximately the same shape as the adult, becomes metallic green just before the adult emerges. It is about 15 mm long and 15 mm wide.back to
What type of bug has Black wings with curled antennae?
Spider wasps have curled antennae and black wings but can also have different color markings such as red or yellow . The female spider wasp will hunt spiders to feed it's larvae.
How do June bugs protect themselves?
Like many beetles, June bugs have a hard outer shell, which makes it hard for many animals to eat them. They also are able to fly to flee from some predators.
What kind of beetle does a mealworm turn into?
The mealworm beetle is also known as the darkling beetle.
How do you tell if a firefly is a boy or a girl?
you cant tell by looking at them you cant tell by looking at them you cant tell by looking at them you cant tell by looking at them you cant tell by looking at them you cant tell by looking at them you cant tell by looking at them
You bet they do given the chance. Chickens are voracious opportunistic feeders
Some snail species are hermaphroditic, while other species have individual sexes. Some species are even capable of asexual reproduction. There is no official name for male snails (for the species that have separate sexes).
What is a young of a mealworm beetle called?
A mealworm larva is the name of a young mealworm beetle. Once a larva is hatched, it takes about 19 days to enter the pupal stage.
What is a bunch of lady bugs called?
There are often many names for different groups type, so there maybe many answers to this question. But one I found is the following:
A loveliness of ladybugs
It seem appropriate if you ask me.
Why do bugs come out at night?
Oddly enough, the New Scientist magazine had a discussion on this subject, and it was concluded that nobody really knows. There are theories that don't hold up to scrutiny, and many reasonable ideas--but nobody knows!
