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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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How many babies does a caterpillar have?

none because it is the butterfly who lays the eggs

Why do insects lay eggs near or on food?

Insects lay their eggs on or near food, so when the babies hatch they wont be hungry and can grow faster. Insects want their babies to grow faster so they have a short period of many predators for their babies (which most carnivorous insects eat) and the adults have much fewer predators. a shorter period of predators for their offspring means they have a much more likely chance to survive.

Can turpentine kill bugs?

3 parts water 1 part turpentine. do not breath. spray in pm right before dew sets..

What are the white bugs in grass?

various type of ground beetles will hunt them along with the larvae of fire flies(lightning bugs)

What bug can lay dormant under paint?

No insect can survive being painted over. Head louse can lay eggs on your head, but a good wash will get rid of them. They were more of a problem in the time before (or the areas without) shampoo. ^^

What is the symbiosis between gall insect and oak tree?

give me a symbiotic relationship with a plant found in a temperate decduous forest with another plant or animal

Why birds and insects the best agents of pollination?

Birds and insects are the best agent of pollination because they can fly and reach the flower. Most animals animals can't fly and so huge to pollinate the pollen. Birds and insects can fit in the flower.

Why do beetles have shiny backs?

Beetles have shiny back because of a chemical in their body.

How big are bullet ants?

about 10-13 cm long maybe 15 if the ant is irregular

What is the importance of studying insect physiology?

The scope and importance of insect anatomy and physiology is in the fact that one is able to fully comprehend their behavior and significance. Insects are an important element of the biomass.

Do insects use stomata to get oxygen?

No, insects do not use stomata to get their oxygen. Different insects have different ways of getting their oxygen but none have to get it from a plants stomata.

What is the largest organelle in the eukaryotic cell?

The largest eukaryotic cell is the nerve cell of the Giant Squid and Colossal Squid, if largeness is being measured by length. If not being measured by length, there is another contender for largest eukaryotic cell, extremely large algae like caulerpa. These algae may grow to 10 feet in length or more, but they are still a single cell that may include up to 200 fronds.

How can you kill stink bugs?

Well, don't squish them! It will result in a gagging stench. This is what you should do to kill them:

Have a spray bottle, water, and some dish washing detergent. (Such as; Dawn, Cascade, Finish, Ajax, Joy, etc...)

What you do is:

Get the spray bottle. About half of the bottle should be filled with water. Then get the dish washing detergent and squirt some of that in the water. You should put about 5-6 squirts in. After that is done, spray the solution onto the stink bug(s) a few times and the bug will stop moving and slowly die.

Another thing to do is flush them down the toilet when you find them. Just grab them gently with tissue and drop them in the toilet. That is better than other alternatives such as mashing them or releasing them. If you release them, they will come back. They are prolific breeders and have a life expectancy of 8 years. You do not want their scent on you, since some people are allergic to it, and the scent contains pheromones which can attract more.

What do grubs drink?

grubs eat lettuce, garbanzo beans and dead leafs also to give it water one a month for 5 months so it will turn into a bug you want it to be................. grubs eat lettuce, garbanzo beans and dead leafs also to give it water one a month for 5 months so it will turn into a bug you want it to be.................

What are three parts on an insect's body?

The head, the thorax, and the abdomen are the three main parts of the insect. The way in which they're listed here is also the order in which they're found on the insect body, top to bottom. Additionally, insects have two antennae, three sets of jointed legs, skeletons on the outside, and compound eyes.

How do small insects such as pond skaters walk on water?

Pond skaters use surface tension to "walk" on water. They're legs are covered in fine hairs that are super sensitive and repel water. The hairs sense vibrations and ripples on the water's surface. The pond skater then uses these ripples to walk across the water surface.

Check out the Jesus Christ lizard, its equally amazing! Saw it on Animal planet this morning. Hope this helps! :)

Do insects drink blood?

Most insects get enough water from their diets. However, there are some bugs that drink water, but they need less than a drop.

How can you get rid of fleas?

Treat your pets with frountline or advantage,they seem to work the best. Spray your carpets and furniture with an aerosol that contains a IGR (insect growth regulator). This type of spray will kill the adult fleas and also prevent the flea larvae from developing. Any other sprays are a waste of money.
Go to your local veterinary clinic and ask for some flea killer for your animals. Or you could go to Lowes or Wal-mart and buy 7 dust and sprinkle outside your house. It's spelled Flea's by the way.

Is the metamorphosis of a mealworm incomplete or complete?

Complete metamorphosis is the description for the white pine weevil. The insect in question (Pissodes strobi [Peck]) passes through four complete -- not three incomplete -- stages in its life cycle and natural history from egg to larva to pupa to adult.

Do termites attack humans?

Termites are harmful because they consume wood with the help of bacteria or fungus in their digestive tracts. If you live in a wood-frame house like many of us, termites can eventually destroy enough of your home's wood to make it structurally unsound.

So, in other words, termites are harmful because they eat the roof over your head and the floors under your feet and the wood window frames that keep out the wind and the bad people who want to take your stuff and hurt your family.