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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
What type of wood do termites prefer?
There are a few things that help keep termites alive and in your home - water, cellulose and shelter. Cellulose is what makes up dead wood. Termites "eat" cellulose in order to stay alive, absorbing its nutrients and moisture. When there is no cellulose, they look elsewhere for sources of nutrition. Termites can survive solely on water; however cellulose is the best source of nutrients for their diet.
Termites will eat any type of wood, as long as the wood is dead, and most houses have plenty of dead wood for termites to feast on. Stumps, mulch, and other wood debris are a perfect meal for a hungry termite. If termites get into the foundation of a home and into the wooden structure, they can cause severe damage.
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What forest animals eat mushrooms?
Forest animals such as squirrels, deer, rabbits, and some species of birds are known to eat mushrooms as part of their diet. Fungi are a good source of nutrients and can provide essential vitamins and minerals for these animals. However, not all mushrooms are safe for consumption, so animals may only consume certain types.
What insect has a red head and a white body?
It is possible that the insect with clear wings and white body with some black is a type of termite. They are destructive insects. If one is seen near a home, it would be a good idea to call an exterminator.
How much alchol does an ant have to drink to get drunk?
Uhhh, creepy question, but here is an answer:
Many insects get drunk after eating parts of rotting flowers. One byproduct of the rot is alcohol, and this can sometimes be seen in butterflies that cannot fly well for long distances.
The nervous system of ants malfunction, when they are given a mix of sugar and boric acid properly diluted.
Birds can also get drunk after eating rotting fruit so never leave roting fruit outdoors...if you can help it.
What is an adult insect called after metamorphosis?
Imago is what an adult insect is called. Imago is the very last stage of insect metamorphosis.
Difference between insect wings and bird wings?
a bird has hollow bones and an incect has an exo skeleton on the outside of their body!
How long are cicadas underground?
One species of cicada can live for 17 years, but others have shorter life spans.
cims.nyu.edu/~eve2/cicadas.pdf
What flying insect has a slender white body clear wings with black square tips?
The insect you are describing is most likely a white-tailed skimmer dragonfly. They have a slender white body with clear wings that have distinct black square tips. These dragonflies are commonly found near shallow water sources.
What types of symptoms can you show after a insect bite or sting?
Yes; the poison in the sting of a wasp can cause allergic reactions. This is especially dangerous if you have been stung in the mouth or throat as the swelling could cause you to choke or suffocate.
What forms a waterproof coat that keeps a fruit or insect from drying out?
A waxy cuticle forms a waterproof coat on the surface of fruits or insects, helping to prevent water loss and maintain moisture levels. This cuticle acts as a barrier against dehydration and external environmental factors.
Do moths make a buzzing sound?
Yes, most insects can hear. Insects use sounds to communicate with other insects, and to navigate their environment. Some even listen to the sounds of predators in order to avoid being eaten. Sound is produced by vibration, and insects hear by collecting and interpreting the vibrations in their environment. There are four types of insect auditory organs.
Most hearing insects have a pair of tympanal organs. Think of a tympani, the large drum used in the percussion section of an orchestra. Like the tympani, the tympanal organ consists of a membrane stretched on a frame, over an air-filled cavity. When the percussionist hammers on the membrane of the tympani, it vibrates and produces a sound. The insect's tympanal organ vibrates as it catches sound waves in the air. The insect also has a special receptor called the chordotonal organ, which senses this vibration of the tympanal organ, and translates the sound into a nerve impulse. Insects that use tympanal organs to hear include grasshoppers and crickets, cicadas, and some butterflies and moths.
For many insects, a receptor on the antennae called the Johnston's organ collects auditory information. Sensory cells on the pedicel, which is the second segment from the base of the antennae, detect vibration of the segment(s) above. Mosquitoes and fruit flies hear using the Johnston's organ.
The larvae of Lepidoptera and Orthoptera use small hairs, called setae, to gather the vibrations of sound. Caterpillars often respond to such sounds by exhibiting defensive behaviors. Some will stop moving completely, while others may contract their muscles and rear up in a fighting posture.
A structure in the mouths of certain hawkmoths enables them to hear ultrasonic sounds, such as those produced by echolocating bats. The labral pilifer, a tiny hair-like organ, is believed to sense vibrations at specific frequencies. Scientists note a distinctive movement of the insect's tongue when they subject the captive hawkmoths to those sounds. In flight, the hawkmoths can avoid a pursuing bat by listening for these frequencies.
(from insects.about.com)
What are the insects that use their skin to walk across thd surface of the stream?
Insects that are able to walk across the surface of water are called water striders. Water striders make use of the high surface tension of water together with their long, hydrophobic legs to stay above water.
How do you get rid of lint bugs?
Yes we are being bit by a white girl and tagged that sticks to your skin and buries itself under your skin and causes sores how do you get rid of them and what are they
What flying insect is black with white stripe looks like a fly and a bee?
Sandflies have black wings with an orange stripe. They live in nests that they build on dirt mounds and piles.
no . but they do eat clothes such as fur,silk,cotton etc . they also tend to be a large pest . . but they dont bite,
What insect or animal has 10 legs?
None. insects have only 6 legs and arachnids (arachids are spiders, scorpians, ect.) have only 8 legs.
Mites can live from a few days to several weeks, depending on the species and environmental conditions. Some mites have a lifespan of only a few days, while others can survive for several weeks or even months under the right conditions.
How might the emergence of millions of cicadas at once benefit the cicadas?
The advantage to the environment is that lots of animals that consume cicadas get a lot to eat. The advantage to the cicadas is that there are a lot of potential mates with corresponding genetic diversity. Some plants may not survive a large infestation of cicadas but those individual plants that survive will contribute genetic material to future generations.
What body part are the legs and wings attached to?
The thorax. See the related link for more information.
Entomologists, which means study of insects, is in the field of biology.
