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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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Why are the six legs of an insect are not always identical?

Sometimes the legs have adapted into different shapes, such as in grasshoppers and other jumpers, where the hind legs are very muscular and thick. In the praying mantis the first pair has developed into the scythe-like form to grab and hold live prey. In pollinating bees and bumblebees the hind legs have special combs to store pollen. In water striders the legs are very long and water-repellant so they can walk on water. In boatmen the legs have 'flippers' made out of long hairs so they can swim quite well.

Is the Tropical stick insect the largest insect in the world?

no! the stick insect is not the largest insect living but the longest insect living today.....

How do you get rid og gnats in the house?

It really depend on the type of "gnat". You must find the source of the problem. Drain flies for example reproduce in the drain pipes They are usually seen in bathroom and kitchens. Fruit flies are another common problem. You can tell if it is a fruit fly because it will have a red face or eyes. To control them get rid of the source...bananas, potatoes, anything organic. There are many types of grain months check all of your flour, cereal, spices...

I hope this helps

How many insects live in Africa?

Today, more than 12,500 species are classified with upper estimates of about 22,000 species. (Wikipedia)

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What if you accidentally eat a stink bug?

This is of utmost severity. It is imperative that you immediately seek professional medical attention. The toxins in the stink bug will travel through your circulatory system into your capillaries, sabatoging your endocrine system and therefore affecting your pituitary gland. This is life threatening, possibly fatal. The effects are fungible including, but not limited to, shortness of breath, feeling of panic, high fever, connubial desire, larynxial discomfort, throbbing of the chest (because of the traveling toxins, spreading through your veins), menstrual cramps (especially in males), and reverse puberty due to the disturbance of the pituitary gland.

What are the disadvantages of an exoskeleton?

It must be shed every so often to allow for growth.

It gets to be too heavy if the organism is very large; so it limits the size of the organism.

In what kind of situation that a butterfly can't fly?

If the butterfly can't fly it's wings are wet. Once the butterfly's wings are dried then it will be able to fly unless it is paralized in the wings or if it's wing is broken.

What was the largest insect ever to live?

The heaviest insect in the world is the Goliath Beetle. It is found most commonly in tropical African rainforests, but can also survive in many other areas of Africa. Their size does vary with species. The largest species is "Goliathus goliath", weighing on average, 3.5 ounces (nearly 100 grams).

Do potato bugs bite?

No, they are just a nuisance.
Potatoe bugs are not venomus as most people think. However they can emit a foul smell and inflect a painful bite.

Does roundworm have exoskeleton?

Worms do not have an exoskeleton like insecta or crustacea, but rather a membrane that covers it's entire body. I am not sure whether or not it is hydrostatic, though I highly doubt it.

Can you get bedbugs from a blanket?

Not if it is a new blanket but if it is second hand blanket, it then is distinctly possible some unhatched bedbug eggs will have been laid in crevices from previous user, and these very tiny white spots stuck to a hard surface in the blanket may not be apparent when you first put it on your bed. It is always better to protect your bed from bugs with mattress protector that are available these days.

Is a spider a bug?

Technically, spiders are not bugs since they are not insects. Not even all insects are bugs. Only insects belonging to the order Hemiptera are bugs.

Although, bugs may refer to any small creature with more than 4 legs. So it is possible; but Spiders are definetly not insects.

Okay, here are some quick facts. The term bug is defined as and insect or small arthropod. Arthropods include insects, arachnids, and crustaceans. Therefore, spiders are bugs. I have no idea why this is a debate when there is something called a dictionary to tell you what words mean.

Why do bugs curl up there legs when the die?

It's because they only have one muscle, that bends in that direction.

When a human goes through rigor mortis, we don't contort in angles because we have two sets of muscles in our arms and legs. Spiders don't, so when they die their muscles constrict, and their legs curl up.

Is an ant symmetrical?

Yes. Ants, like all insects and other arthropods, have bilateral symmetry. Bilateral symmetry means something has symmetry across one plane (known as the sagittal plane, and directly down the centre of their body), which means one side of their body approximately mirrors the other side.

Are rollie pollies nocturnal?

yes they are, they are like vampires they hate sunlight and decinigrate when they see it.

Where to find a beetle?

on trees and sometimes even on poo,leaves and dark holes

Do all insects work in teams?

No, they act a bit like cheech and chong.

Are giant water bugs poisonous?

It depends on the exact species and the target. There are many things called water bugs. Some are eaten by humans, and some may be poisonous only to pets or other insects.
no

How does body shape and structure help insects fly?

They have hollow and very light bones, plus the lift from thier wings then they are beating

both together give the bird the ability to fly