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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

Why do you never see baby stink bugs?

You do see them, but you don't notice. Their beaks are slightly flatter and wider than an adult's and for the first week or two after leaving the nest, the feathers around the base of the beak are bristly and lay back along the face. You may occasionally see one begging a parent to feed it - it will normally run after the parent, quivering its wings and sqeaking - hence the name for a very young pigeon, just feathered - a squeaker. During their first week of life baby pigeons are fed a high-fat, high-protein diet of crop milk produced by both parents. They grow very fast. In the case of domestic/feral pigeons, they walk well at about 18 days of age and start exercising their wings about a week later. But because they have been regularly fed by the adults and haven't done much exercising, the babies are often bigger than their parents by the time they start to fly, which is on average 30 to 32 days after hatching. Many other species of pigeons will rear their young to independance in under 3 weeks.

What four ways do insects communicate?

Insects communicate through pheromones, which are chemical signals that convey messages about mating, finding food, and marking territories. They also use sound or vibrations, such as chirping or drumming, to communicate with other insects of the same species. Visual signals, like body movements or color changes, can also be important for communication. Lastly, tactile communication, such as touching or grooming, can convey information between insects.

Do silverfish make a clicking noise?

Silverfish do not make any kind of noise at all. They are very quiet, they do not bite, cause little damage, and are afraid of people.

When did insects first come on land and from what did they evolve?

Insects first came on land around 400 million years ago. They evolved from aquatic arthropods, specifically from a group of crustaceans known as branchiopods. This transition allowed insects to thrive in various terrestrial environments and eventually become one of the most diverse groups of animals on Earth.

What is the mode of feeding in house fly?

: The two main methods of nutrition are autotrophic and heterotrophic. These are further divided into different types as follows:

Autotrophic nutrition
In this type, the organisms synthesize their own food. It is of two types:
1) Photoautotrophic - The source of energy is sunlight.
2) Chemoautotrophic - The source of energy are the chemicals.

Heterotrophic nutrition
In this type, the organisms are directly or indirectly dependant on the autotrophs. It is of the following types:

1) Holozoic - The organisms ingest food and then digest, absorb and assimilate it.
2) Saprotrophic - The orgainsms feed on dead plants and animals digesting them before feeding.
3) Symbiotic - The association between dissimilar individuals. May be
4) Mutualistic - where both the partners benefit.
5) Parasitic - where one partner benefits and the other is harmed.
6) Commensalism - where one partner benefits and the other is not affected

Are gnats attracted to uv light?

Gnats are actually not attracted to any particular color. Contrary to popular belief, they are strongly attracted to carbon dioxide.

Which flying insects start with the letter A?

Some flying insects that start with the letter A are ants, aphids, and alderflies.

Do stink bugs go away in the winter?

Yes , and the cold weather kills them amazingly fast too! I had a couple very lively stink bugs in my room and it was 25 degrees outside. I threw them out the window and watched them on my deck because the pheromone released when smashed attracts more of them. They fell over onto their backs and died within 30 seconds. I had them coming through my AC throughout the fall and I'm thinking there could be some mama stink bugs in my room hiding waiting till spring to have their 30 Lil baby stinkbugs. I don't want my house infested with these things so I'm thinking I could seal my room off open the windows and let the room temp drop below 35 degrees for a few hrs, and that would kill all of them. That's how I even came across this ? They are horrible here in western Pa. The rapture of the born again in Christ, and the 7 year tribulationdirectly after is near. Its fitting also because these stink bugs destroy all crops causing massive famines. In turn a loaf of bread will cost a days wages as described in Revelation of the Holy Bible. Stink bugs also feast upon dead flesh, so when ppl die of starvation the critters will be here to clean up. The Mark of the beast is also here check the RFID chip or veri chip that will be mandatory within three years for every citizen to be implanted with under their skin on their right hand or in their foreheads. Without the chip you will not be a part of society with No money No paycheck No food No house and so on. If you take it you will be accepted by man and the beast, however your soul will be damned indefinitely! Its in the health care bill aka Obama care! All this is described in Revelation end times prophesy and it is now here in America! All, repent and ask Jesus the Christ into your heartto save your soul before its too late.... Good luck with them Lil buggers too lol. God bless to all who get this!

Do stink bugs bite or sting?

No, They do not bite. They are harmless to humans and make a great pet. They live in trees and blend well. You can touch them and they feel like a real stick. Very Cool!!

Speculate about why the levels of DDT fall more slowly in porpoises than in other animals in the ecosystem?

DDT may stay in the system of porpoises longer than with other animals because porpoises lact the necessary enzymes to break down this type of poison. The use of DDT as a pesticide has endangered many animals in the past, and is not longer being used in the United States.

Is all insect have 6 legs?

all insects have 6 legs but spiders and other arachnids have 8

How can these bacteria be used to control insects in crops?

Population decline by natural enemies against target species is the use of microbes to battle plant insect pests. Microbes represent pathogens that disable or kill their hosts. Microbes and predators serve as effective biological controls that biodynamic and organic farmers use along with bait and trap plants, carnivorous and repellent plantings, horticultural oils, insecticidal soaps, organic mulches, and row covers.

How does an insect turn into an adult?

Larvae turn into adults through the process of metamorphosis. This process starts after a larva turns into a pupa. It then emerges from the pupal stage in its adult form.

Why might a geneticist use fruit flies to study how genes function?

Fruit flies have a short generation time, produce numerous offspring, and share many genes with humans. This makes them ideal for genetic studies that aim to understand how genes function and interact. Additionally, fruit flies are easy and inexpensive to maintain in a laboratory setting.

What spiders build hard nests that are mud-like - like bees nests?

In most species, female spiders will spin a thick, protective cocoon for their developing eggs and sometimes the spiderlings once they've hatched. Some species will leave the cocoon unattended while the young spiders develop, and others, such as wolf spiders, will carry the cocoons around with them.

The function of the gastric ceca is to?

In mosquitoes, the gastric caeca are responsible for ion and water transport. In the cockroach, the

gastric caeca contain bacteria which aid in digestion. Leeches store concentrated blood in their

gastric caeca. In grasshopper, chemicals are secreted from the gastric caeca in the stomach and

from the salivary glands. So the general role of the gastric caeca is for digestion, but without

knowing the species, your question is a little difficult to answer.

What are some examples of solitary insects?

Some examples of solitary insects include praying mantises, beetles, and certain species of bees such as digger bees and sweat bees. These insects typically live and forage alone rather than in social groups or colonies.

When was Weta Workshop created?

Weta Workshop was created in 1987.

Are earthworms animals or insects?

Earthworms belong are Annelids which belong to the Kingdom Animalia so technically they are animals.

Insects are also animals (Animalia). But no, earthworms are not insects.

Why does grasshopper lay eggs in underground?

A grasshopper most often lays its eggs on the underside of blades of grass and leaves. The eggs are generally laid in clusters.

What does the Bt gene produce and how does it affect insects that eat plants that express the gene?

The Bt gene produces a soil-inhabiting bacteria. This bacteria is known to be made into insecticides and kills insects that eat plants with the Bt genes.

Are Stink Bugs true bugs?

Yes it is and it smells bad.

What attracts insects?

Both, depending on the bug. Some bugs are attracted to heat, like sandflies, and some others are attracted to light, like moths.

There are even more things that bugs are attracted to. Mosquitoes are attracted to carbon dioxide, a gas that you produce by breathing out!