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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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What is the treatment for a sting from a blister beetle?

it should go away after a few days, but if you have an allergic reaction or it lasts for a week or more, i suggest seeing a doctor.

blister beetle stings aren't very dangerous, unless the poison is ingested orally.

good luck

What kind of bug stands up on two legs and the bottom of the head looks like the face of a person it looked like it had two round eyes a mouth and nose?

My young son said he saw a black predatory ground beetle (scarites vicinus) do this. He said it stood up on two legs and had two green eye-spots where it's "face" should be.

What can a whirligig beetle eat?

insects that have fallen into the water or under the water (which they dive for). Whirligig larvae eat soft-bodied worms and insect larvae.

What are the most deadly bug?

Any that carry serious diseases communicable to man - diseases like malaria, yellow fever, dengue fever, leishmanniasis etc etc etc etc

How does the whirligig beetle breathe?

The Whirligig beetle breathes through gills under the water. They live in the water for long periods of time.

Is a meal worm warm or cold blooded?

Mealworms are cold blooded.

A Mealworm is not really a worm. It is the larva of the mealworm beetle.

Does the white and brown striped beetle bite?

Most likely it's a Tenlined June beetle, and it's harmless. It does hiss to protest itself but that's about it.

Are those beetles from the movie the mummy that go inside people real?

No. The beetles that goes inside people in the movie "the mummy" are not real.

Can a lady bug kill humans?

Yes, they are the most deadly creature on the planet! Watch out for them! Especially the ones with spots, even 1 touch could KILL you! Be very careful, ladybugs are the cause of 200 million deaths a year!

Can you take stink bug smell off you by taking a shower?

Not completely, but it certainly helps. Stink bug scent will usually stay on your body after washing.

Heavy chemicals like lye in a dilute concentration can be more effective than simply washing, but you would have to be very careful with them. So it is best to just wash the area with soap and water and let time do the rest.

What is a Thick Legged Flower Beetle?

This is a thick legged flower beetle they eat plants and wood and they are always green. It lives mostly in the UK

What are dung beetle enemies?

meerkats are the only animal i could find that eats dung beetles

What beetle has a big proboscis and a spotted exoskeleton?

If it's a mottled tan color it might be an acorn weevil. They use the proboscis to drill into the acorns where they lay their eggs.

http://www.cirrusimage.com/beetle_weevil_acorn.htm

Why does diving beetles have legs?

so with the legs they can swim faster

Are boll weevil eggs dangerous in flour?

No, they're not. I just did some research on that now, because i accidentally just ate some xD. Dont worry.

What hunts a rhino beetle?

Rats, Wild Boar, Ants, and sometimes other beetles

What do carpet beetles eat?

Wool, dust particles from skin and other organic animal material.

How destructive can the cockchafer beetle be to garden plants?

Terrifying, it will destroy your garden in days if not treated. Quick get it treated, once its been there too long, your garden is finished...

Why do humans consider a darkling beetle a nuisance?

Darkling beetles are often seen in grasslands whre a diet of seeds is plentiful. They also make their homes near humans. They invade cupboards, pantries, and poultry farms. There, they feed on cereals and grains. For this reason, darklings are considered a nuisance. They are otherwise harmless.