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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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Are any insects similar and how?
Insects are bugs but not all bugs are insects. Insects are a classification of bugs with 6 legs, 2 pairs of wings, an exoskeleton, and jointed legs.
Can daddy long legs sting you?
First of all, there are actually three kinds of critters called daddy longlegs. The common name daddy longlegs is most often used to describe Opiliones, aka harvestmen. Opiliones are arachnids, but not spiders. They have no venom glands at all, and are absolutely not venomous. The nickname daddy longlegs may also refer to a crane fly, which is a true fly and a member of the order Diptera. Crane flies do not pose a threat, either.
Sometimes, the name daddy longlegs is used for another group of arachnids, the spiders of the family Pholcidae. These spiders are also called cellar spiders.
Cellar spiders do have venom glands. However, there is no scientific evidence whatsoever to confirm that their venom can harm a human being. Not a single documented case exists of a person being bitten by one and having an adverse reaction.
Pholcid spiders do have short fangs, but not any shorter than other spiders that have been known to bite humans. The cellar spider's fangs are similar in structure to those of a brown recluse spider, which we know can and does bite humans. Again, there is no evidence or proof to the claim that their fangs are too short to bite a person.
In fact, the show Mythbusters tackled this daddy longlegs legend back in 2004. Host Adam Savage subjected himself to a cellar spider bite, proving that the daddy longlegs spider is indeed capable of breaking human skin. The results? Savage reported nothing more than a very mild, short-lived burning sensation. Analysis of the daddy longlegs' venom revealed it's nowhere near as potent as venom from a black widow spider.
So, you really don't need to worry about daddy longlegs, of any variety.
1. Only insects have wings
2. Insects have six legs
3. Only insects undergo complete metamorphosis
4. Insects have 3 distinct body sections
5. Insects have antennae
6. Insects have external mouthparts
7. Only insects have compound eyes
7 is the lucky number- if it meets at least 3 of these criteria, it is definitely an insect.
Why can't insects see in complete darkness?
Nothing can 'see' in complete darkness, even insects. They have eyes that use the same basic process to see as humans; the reflection of light to the eye. Some creatures can know where things are in total darkness, however. They use things like sound, smell, and heat sensing.
What substance forms the outer skeleton of insects?
It's called an "exoskeleton," exo meaning "outside." Humans and many other mammals, avians, reptiles and amphibians have "endoskeletons," endo meaning "inside."
What is an insect that humans need to live?
Yes. There are insects which do help humans. Two examples of this are: leeches and maggots
Honeybees and ladybugs..The honeybee pollinates crops and makes honey, the ladybug feeds on harmful insects. Leeches are not insects.
There are well over 1,000 species of the fairyfly. At just 0.139 mm long, they are the smallest insect known to man, and at just 0.15 mm in length, they are the smallest known flying insect. In some areas they are called fairy wasps.
What kind of ant has an orange-red translucent body and a black head?
Red velvet ant also known as cow killer. It's not an ant but a wingless female wasp.
Gnats typically nest in moist environments with decaying organic matter, such as wet soil, compost piles, or rotting vegetation. They are attracted to areas with high humidity and standing water, making places like drains, overwatered potted plants, or leaky faucets common nesting sites for gnats.
No, cicadas do not function as pollinators. As members of the True Bug order Hemiptera, the Cicada has piercing and sucking mouthparts. They primarially pierce the twigs of bushes and tress and then feed on the sap within. Since they are not attracted to flowers there is no way for them to intentionally or unintentionally pollinate anything.
Is there a prefix for the word insect?
One prefix that means insect is "entomo" or "entom." This is commonly used in words like entomology, or the study of insects.
The difference between incomplete and complete metamorphosis in insects is?
Metamorphosis is basically the cycle through which an insect matures. Complete metamorphosis consist of four stages : egg, larva, pupa and adult. While incomplete metamorphosis has three stages: egg, nymph and adult.
No, Herbavore's do not eat living things such as bugs. Insectavores eat bugs.
What flying insect is red with black wings with dots on the wings that kinda looks like a fly?
I have recently had SEVERAL of these crazy things in my back yard. They took over my garden here in Western Kentucky. They are called Cicada Killer Wasps. They kill Cicadas and feed them to their young. They are generally not aggressive unless disturbed. Which is what I read. I have a four year old and don't want to take any chances, I am going to try to get rid of them!
Why does gnats get on your wounds?
Chemical repellants are the best way to keep gnats away from you. Look for a bug spray with deet or permethrin. Some camping equipment comes treated with these products. Deet spray will need to be reapplied frequently.
If you'd prefer not to use chemicals on your skin, there are some home remedies to keep gnats away. Rubbing basil or mint leaves on your skin will help keeps gnats away, as they hate the smell. You can also make a homemade gnat spray with one ounce of canola oil and a combination of essential oils (four drops each of cedar and lavender, two drops each of eucalyptus and rosemary, and one drop of peppermint).
What kind of spider is bright green and has small red spots on its back?
There is a spider called a Northern Green Jumping Spider, or Clown Spider (mopsus mormon), with a light green body and red spotted legs. You would most likely find one during the day in Australia. They have excellent vision and it wouldn't be likely for one not to see you sneaking up on it. These spiders actually vary in color. Some have red spots, but some do not. I couldn't find any other spider that matched your description.
What insects do roadrunners eat?
There are many animals that will eat road kill, including black vultures and turkey vultures in North America, and wedge-tailed eagles in Australia, as well as ravens and crows in many parts of the world.
"Stink bug" and "shield bug" are names used to refer to many species of insects in the family Pentatomidae of the order Heteroptera. Other "stink bugs" exist in other families (such as Boisea trivittata), but the majority are in here.
They are in no way endangered. Some species are so numerous as to be considered a pest.
