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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.

2,324 Questions

How long does it take for a firefly egg to hatch?

The nymph cycle of the dragonfly, between egg and adult, can take up to four years to complete. Dragonfly nymphs live in ponds or marshy areas.

Do rollie pollies get along with ladybugs?

Lady bugs and roly poly do get along, and both are a wonderful addition to your garden. They help ward off unwanted pests and do not eat your plants.

Do hister beetles bite?

Yes they do. Ive always been told they did. A friend picked one up this week that was in my kitchen and it latched on to her finger and gave her a heck of a fright. Not a major bite but enough to make the unknowing scream in fright :)

What are some different bugs in the pool?

carnivorous water Beatles. They will bite. Scoop them out with a net and crush them. They will go away by mid July.

What percentage of all animals are beetles?

In terms of described and defined species about 80%

There are about a million different defined species and perhaps up to 10 million others.

Are pincher beetles poisons?

no pincher beetles are not poisonous they just pinch really bad and live a mark.

How long do lady bugs mate for?

Ladybugs do not get pregnant, they lay eggs. The eggs hatch in about 4 or 5 days into a larval state. About 10 to 15 days later, they go into the pupal stage, and then they grow to be adults.

How do mealworms communicate?

Mealworms are capable of seeing and hearing, but they don't really communicate with one another. They have nerves on the outside of their bodies that allow them to know when another mealworm is touching them.

Are there fireflies in Idaho?

Yes, we see the fireflies in southeastern Idaho at Downata Hot Springs resort the middle of May to middle of June each year. They are located in our marshland that is supplied from warm water from our hot spring. Our camper and guests enjoy watching them each year.

What are baby insects called?

Nymph, wriggler, tumbler, larva, flapper. See the Related Link below.

Can cockroaches live in water drains?

American cockroaches live in warm, dark, wet places, because they need to be near water.

They are often found in sewers and basements, around pipes and drains.

Do beetles eat trees?

yes. beetles would eat almost anything that's dead.

How fast are tiger beetles?

The fastest species of tiger beetle can run at 5.6 miles per hour. Compared to its size, it is the equivalent of a human running at 480 miles per hour. In fact, they run so fast they have to stop regularly to look at their surroundings and see where they are going.

What are the characteristics of a lady bug?


There are nearly 5,000 different kinds of ladybugs worldwide and 400 which live in North America.
A female ladybug will lay more than 1000 eggs in her lifetime.
A ladybug beats its wings 85 times a second when it flies.
Aphids are a ladybug's favorite food.
Ladybugs chew from side to side and not up and down like people do.
A gallon jar will hold from 72,000 to 80,000 ladybugs.
Ladybugs make a chemical that smells and tastes terrible so that birds and other predators won't eat them.
If you squeeze a ladybug it will bite you, but the bite won't hurt.
The spots on a ladybug fade as the ladybug gets older.
During hibernation, ladybugs feed on their stored fat.
Ladybugs won't fly if the temperature is below 55 degrees Fahrenheit.
The ladybug is the official state insect of Delaware, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Ohio, and Tennessee.
The male ladybug is usually smaller than the female.
The Asian Lady Beetle can live up to 2-3 years if the conditions are right.

What do lady bugs symbolize?

This address takes you to an interesting perspective on the spirituality of ladybugs: http://www.sayahda.com/cyc.html Hopefully, you find this information helpful.

What do you call someone who studies or collects beetles?

A scientist who studies insects is an entomologist. An entomologist who specifically studies beetles is a coleopterist.

What are the structural adaptations of a rolly-polly?

The roly-poly has evolved a segmented outer shell that allows them to protect themselves by rolling into a small hard ball.

What do beetels eat?

Every different species of beetle eats different things. Most beetles that live on leaves also feed on them. Some species, such as weevils, only eat very specific plants. Most beetles that feed on leaves will eat just about any plant. Many beetles are predatory, which means they prey on smaller animals. They generally eat any small insect, spider, bird or crustacean that they can find. A few species only prey on very specific animals. A few species of beetles eat poo, dead animals and fungi.

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How many eggs do ladybugs lay at one time?

One trillion, six gazillion, ten billion, twenty juskilshion, and thirty-five

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