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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.

7,726 Questions

What kind of flying bug in the garden has a black oval body with two red vertical stripes on back?

Two-lined spittlebug (Prosapia bicincta) is an insect that has an oval-shaped, black body with two red or orange horizontal stripes across its back.

Specifically, the red-eyed insect tends to be seen in the early hours of the day. Its favorite plants are centipede grass (Eremochloa ophiuroides) and American (Ilex opaca) and Dahoon (I. cassine) hollies. Any insecticide treatments need to be applied in early June. Effective controls contain the active ingredients carbaryl, cyfluthrin or permethrin.

How long does it take a praying mantis to mate?

Well my son has a male and female praying mantis in his insect carrier. Within minutes of placing the female inside the carrier they began mating. They have been hooked up for the last 30 hours and still they are in the position.

Do bumble bees have horns?

yes bumble bees do have antennae.

Will mothballs kill Stink bugs?

No-chigers are outside & too much ventilation.

How big can leaf insects get?

About to the size of small leaves.

What insect stays in the ground for 17 years?

Cicada nymphs of some species are famous for this. There are also some arctic insects, such as caterpillars, which stay in their larval form for many years and only awaken in the brief summer to eat. It takes them many brief summers to grow large enough to pupate, which is why they live so long.

Does a cicada eat fruit?

Cicadas are benign to humans under normal circumstances and do not bite or sting in a true sense, but may mistake a person's arm or other part of their body for a tree or plant limb and attempt to feed.[2] Cicadas have a long proboscis under their head which they insert into plant stems in order to feed on sap. It can be painful if they attempt to pierce a person's skin with it, but it is unlikely to cause other harm. It is unlikely to be a defensive reaction and is a rare occurrence. It usually only happens when they are allowed to rest on a person's body for an extended amount of time.

Do insects give birth to young?

Most arthropods lay (and then abandon) eggs ("oviparous"). Some carry around the eggs for significant amounts of time, then release them around the time the larvae hatch, like lobsters. Spiders often make an egg sac which maintains humidity, containing thousands of eggs, which is hidden or carried until hatching.
There are exceptions to egg-laying, scorpions are a notable one with young born live (ovoviviparous) one at a time and carried around on the mother's back, and upon whom they are dependent until at least the first moult.

How do mayflies acquire energy?

Moths obtain most of their energy needs by eating ppants during their caterpillar stage of life but may also sip nectar as an adult.

What are names of insects and bugs that start with Z?

Queen Alexandra's birdwing butterfly, swallowtail butterfly and zebra butterfly are insects that begin with letters Q, S and Z.

What insect's bite causes drowsiness?

tse tse fly which is usually found in Africa in the Sharan region

What do you call it when a bug sheds its exoskeleton?

An insect does this to grow.

It expands rapidly before the next exoskeleton hardens.

What are the adaptations of a stingless hoverfly?

Some harmless organisms have become adapted to look like dangerous species. This is called mimicry. For example, stingless hoverflies have black and yellow bands on their bodies that resemble those on wasps or bees. This warns predators to stay away, even though the hoverfly is incapable of stinging.

Is June bug pee brown?

Yes it poops out little pecks

What is a young butterfly called?

A young butterfly is called a caterpillar, larva, chrysalis or pupa

Part between thorax and abdomen?

In a beetle the part of the body between the head and abdomen is called the thorax. The thorax contains important body structures.

What is a black insect with four red spots?

It could be either a pine ladybird or a harlequin ladybird.

How big can a mantis get?

the females get 6 to 8 inches males get 2 to 3 inches

What is the growing stage of complete metamorphosis?

The wormlike stage in a moth's life cycle is called the catapillar

What is the genre of Annie Dillard's Death of a Moth?

Well, honey, "Death of a Moth" by Annie Dillard is a good ol' piece of creative nonfiction. It's not your typical bedtime story, but it sure packs a punch with its vivid descriptions and deep philosophical musings. So, if you're in the mood for some thought-provoking literature, give it a whirl.

Can daddy long legs make their own webs?

Yes, they can regrow their legs back when it goes missing or accidentally come off.

Why do cicadas sing?

the male cicadas are the ones that sing.they do it to attract mates.when a male is singing,not only females but other males gather around.Once the males and females

have gathered,they find partners that suit them,then they mate

Are dragonflies rare?

Leap year is the rarest. It costs 2,750 gems of $100.