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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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In what ways are all insects alike?
All insects must have: * three body parts - a head, thorax, and abdomen * six jointed legs * two antennae to sense the world around them * an exoskeleton (outside skeleton)
95% of all the animal species on the earth are insects
Over one million species have been discovered by scientists, and they think that there might be ten times that many that haven't been named yet!
No one really knows why insect like light. Most scientists think that bright lights confuse the insects' guidance systems so they can't fly straight any more.
Insects breathe through holes in the sides of their bodies gotten from: http://www.stuffnthingz.com/bugblog.asp
What insect is black and orange with wings and a very hard shell and also has a stinger?
The fire ant is a common native of tropical climates in the southern United States. Variations of the species have a black body with six orange legs.
Petco does sell insects. They are generally sold for the consumption of reptiles such as snakes as well as lizards.
What do you call on the organisms that a insect killer?
The organisms which eat insects are called insectivores.
How does the body plan of centipedes and millipedes differ from that of insects?
Insects' bodies are divided into three - head, thorax and abdomen and they have 6 legs.
Millipedes have a differentiated head but their bodies comprise many identical segments eac with a pair of legs.
What is the best way to check lice?
You can keep head lice out by:
- cleaning your hair regularly
- comb through your hair thoroughly every time you wash
- keep your hair tied up if you have long hair (they tend to hide in long hair)
- before you put shampoo in put 20-25 drops of tea tree oil in it will definitely keep them away!
What is a Tiger Beetles favorite food?
Any insect slow enough to capture that doesn't fight back too much or jump away. Large tiger beetles, larger than 15mm, love to eat lady bugs. It seems ants are one of their favorite foods as long as they don't fight back too much or sting. Keep in mind the food has to be size appropriate, if their food is too large they will give up easily trying to capture it. If you use crickets cool them down in the fridge to slow them down or pull off their back set of legs so they can't get jump away.
What insect makes a loud clicking noise indoors during the fall and winter in NYC?
A dung beetle usually makes a clicking noise, especially during hot weather. They are however not very common in most NY neighborhoods as it prefers grassy patches.
What is a facts about giraffe weevil?
The giraffe weevil lives in Madagascar, and has a long extended neck like a giraffe. The neck of the male is generally 2 to 3-times longer than the females. The extended neck aids in nest-building and fighting. The giraffe feeds on plants.
How do you treat a mud dauber bite?
There are actually several different things you can use to treat a mud dauber sting or bite. You can use baking soda to draw the poison out or you can place wet tobacco over it to stop the burning sensation.
What attracts insects and birds for pollination?
It is known that the floral part that attracts insect pollinators is called the petal.
What does it mean when you see a white butterfly?
it doesnt mean anything. all it means is that you saw a unique type of butterfly.
What insects does a wild boar eat?
The wild boar is an omnivore, feeding on just about anything edible. The wild boar will eat just about to any type of insect there is.
What does the gulf fritillary butterfly eat?
The Gulf fritillary eats the leaves and flowers of the passion vine. This is a host plant for this particular type of butterfly, which is bright orange in color.
Where do darkling beetles live?
If your doing a class project/at home what you'd really want is have a run way. make sure your darkling beetles have friends to! Darkling beetles got their name because they are relaxed in dark, secretive corners, so give them that! They also eat decaying leaves, rotting wood, etc. If you have a runway or any other shelter, if your darkling beetles start climbing up--don't worry, they won't jump out! I've done a class project on darkling beetles before and they are very interesting animals and use their anntenae a lot. They are nocturanl animals, so do not move much in the day. If you want to learn more info about darkling beetles habitat/food then you can:
Search on Google: Darkling Beetles
Next, click on Darkling Beetle/Mealworm Information. It's the first choice.
Have fun!
~Splitz.monkey13
Where do stink bugs hide in the home?
Usually in corners or in atticks.
If you mean where are they outside usually out in the open on plants, their food source.
Yes. Insects account for the majority of animals.
Yes, insects are a CLASS under the PHYLUM Arthropoda which is under the KINGDOM Animalia. There are six kingdoms: animal, plant, fungus, etc.
For more information you can look-up taxonomy.
