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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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What kind of leaves do catterpillars eat?

Caterpillars eat many different kinds of leaves. Some species eat only one or two kinds of leaves, such as milkweed, while other species may eat many different kinds of leaves. They eat fruit tree leaves, lettuce leaves, tomato leaves, and just about any other kind of leaf.

How long have insects been on earth?

During the devonian period (435-410 million years ago) of the Paleozoic era , the fist plants and insects appeared on Earth.

Do insects have 3 body parts and 6 legs?

Yes. The body parts are called head, thorax and abdomen. The thorax is where the legs (and wings if it has them) are attached.

Six legs = insect, eight legs = arachnid, ten legs = crustacean, many legs = centi/millipede. ^^

What is the life span of a roach?

The lifespan of a cockroach depends greatly on the species, with some living a matter of months and others surviving for years. Here are some of the most common species and their lifespans:

  • German cockroach - These generally live for about 3 to 4 months.
  • American cockroach - These can live anywhere from 1 to 2 years.
  • Oriental cockroach - The lifespan of these cockroaches is normally about a year.
  • Surinam cockroach - These cockroaches also live for a year, give or take a month or two.
  • Madeira cockroach - This species generally live for no more than 2 years.
  • Brown-banded cockroach - The lifespan of this species is around 6 months.
  • Madagascan hissing cockroach - These will generally live for about 18 months.

Do insects only undergo metamorphosis?

Ecdysis is the moulting of invertebrates. So many invertebrates molt, such as crabs, lobsters, spiders, bees, centipedes, dragonflies, grasshoppers, roaches, mantids, and the most well known, cicadas.

What repels bugs?

I haven't really found anything to keep them away but I have noticed that when I have Skin-So-Soft by Avon on my skin then the will NOT land all over me! I use the Skin-So-Soft for mosquitoes also! Mix it with a bit of mouthwash (Listerine) in a small spray bottle an shake an spray on your body! Works realy great an your skin feels better an smells better than the store bought stuff! Plus you are saving money! A large thing of Skin-So-Soft is $9 an Listerine is like maybe $2 or $3 an it will last for more than a month, even with using it every nite! Good luck!

Were can you find katydids?

Katydids can be anywhere except antarctica because they are small enough to maintain a steady body temperature.

Where do insects have chemical receptors for taste and smell?

gross unless your like a bug beetle guy/dudet person hard ones like chips soft ones like gummies ;)

How many days can a fly survive without food?

They CAN live 70+ days. Inside your house maybe....a one to two week period. But that can all depend on the condition of your house. If your a pig, they breed and, well.... you'll have Aunt Tillie and family until you clean your gross house.

Can flys swim?

im not sure... but they can float on water im not sure... but htey csn float on water.

Can rolly pollies live in water?

yes, they usually need water to give birth, as their babies live in water for a few pill bug years (probably a few hours) before coming out and living normally. Also, they need something to drink, don't they?

Do pill bugs take care of their young?

That choice is your choice. You can release the pill bug, you can keep it and raise its babies, or you can keep yours and release the babies. If you want to keep your pill bug than just raise it like it was a normal pill bug. Do the same with the babies. That is, if you want to keep them. Just relax. It is your own choice any way you go will do.

What kind of mouth does a insect have?

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a dragon fly has a needle shaped ,mouth to suck nectar from flowers

Why some plants eat insect?

Firstly plants don't eat insects; they catch and digest them, there is no mechanical "eating" involved, although the "teeth" along the edge of a Venus flytrap leaves often give rise to this notion.

Plants which catch and digest insects (and sometimes small mammals) are called for the main part "insectivorous".

These plants are found in a number of locations around the world and have developed various modifications over thousands of generations in order to evolve to this point.

Mainly these plants grow in Nitrogen poor soils, these often occur in tropical or sub-tropical regions or wetlands. All plants need Nitrogen to grow; this is one of the fundamental building blocks for plant growth.

In order to supplement the lack of organically available Nitrogen these plants have adapted to capture and digest insects (which are high in Nitrogen). These plants are all green, contain chlorophyll and are able to photosynthesis their own food.

Even supplementing their diets with insects the amount of Nitrogen absorbed is not huge, this limits the size of the plants, so the chances are you will never encounter a giant man-eating Venus flytrap while stumbling through the jungle ;)

Does a butterfly have a segmented body?

Insects have 3 body segments, the head, the thorax ( the middle ), and the abdomen.

What would a world without bugs?

-There would be no honey(no bees)

-The food chain would collapse(some animals eat insects)

-We could not breathe(no trees)

-There would be no flowers or trees(no pollination)

-We would have no meat(the animals who eat insects would die, thus creating a tragic cycle in which even the carnivores would eventually die. It's complicated)

-Other animals would die(food chain again)

I don't like insects much, but at least they keep us alive.

Do insects mate?

No. (I don't think any are...)
The decorative wings of Butterflies are designed to attract a mate (So there's one at least)


(Ignoring female aphids which under some circumstances produce geneticly identical female aphid offspring (identical to the mother) but otherwise always sexual)

Are Snake Millipedes Insects?

Yes, there are worms snakes who eat worms.

Then there are some grass snakes (smooth and rough one) who eat only insects, like crashhoppers and roaches. They are bit tricky to keep and thou they are small, You just can have to large cage for these active creatures. More room, happyer they are. Also they get stressed easyly so if You take one, dont bother it do much, let it do what it wants. they safe to handle for You but like I sayd, they get stressed easyly and can stop eating/die.

Which is the most harmful insect in the world?

While the bite of a mosquito might normally seem like nothing more than a minor irritant, mosquitoes are a major source of the spread of malaria. Due to the spread of this deadly disease, more deaths every year can be traced back to mosquitoes than any other insect (some say all other insects combined).

Can ladybugs drowned?

Yes and no they can drown if you keep them in water to long.

Why don't insects get drown?

Not all insects drown in water. In fact, quite a few live there for at least part of their lives. Insects breathe through holes in the sides of their bodies. If they can't get air in through the holes, they will suffocate. That's why insects that are not specialized for living in water will die in water. But dragonfly nymphs, mosquito larvae, and water beetles all live in water quite happily!

How to tell if a fly or bug is dead?

well normally when something is dead it doesn't move and starts to rot... if it's doing this I'm sorry.

What insect has orange wings and orange legs?

The flying insect that is black with orange bands on its body seems to be a honey bee. Honey bees are native to Southeast Asia and are so-called because of their ability to produce and store honey.