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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 things are considered to bring good luck?
Anything that you believe to bring you good luck just might actually bring you good luck. As long as you have something that you believe to give you luck, you should have the confidence to do what you want to do.
Common things for luck:
Rabbit foot, 4-leaf clover, good luck charms, lucky rocks. Anything you believe to be lucky.
What is the biggest bug in the US?
From the lighter side... Currently, it's a toss-up between US President Barack Obama and Speaker of the House John Boehner...
But seriously, folks... The White Witch moth (Thysania agrippina), also known as: Birdwing Moth, Great Owlet Moth, Great Grey Witch, and Ghost Moth has a wingspan of up to 12 inches (31 cm), which makes it the Lepidopteran with the biggest wingspan. While it's southern limit is in Brazil, it is known to stray into Texas.
Which if the following staments is true regarding the bidy of an arachnid?
Metamorphosis is a change in form and physiology that occurs during the development of an insect.
What insect would dig a big mound of sand?
A digger wasp is an insect that would dig a big mound of sand. Another possibility would be a sand flea, however it is not considered an insect.
What is the width of the USS Wasp LHD 1?
The width of the flight deck of USS Wasp LHD 1 is 140 ft., the beam is 106 ft. LHD 1 is the tenth US Naval ship to bear that name and was commissioned in July, 1989.
What bug is 2 inches long has six legs wings and a triangle on it's back?
The bug that is 2 inches long and has six legs, wings, and a triangle on its back sounds like a stinkbug. When it is disturbed, this bug will let out a very fowl odor.
Why do ant lions walk backwards?
Antlions have huge mandile which makes it difficult to walk so it walk backwards dragging the mandible and also makes doodles on the sand giving them the name doodlebug.
How do you use breeding behavior to determine evolutionary relationships?
by comparing them with each other to see wich ones have common ancestors
How do you know if the cocoon is a moth or a butterfly?
In general, only moth caterpillars form cocoons. A cocoon is a silk wrapping spun by the larval moth to protect itself when in its pupal (transforming) stage. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pupa#Cocoon
Butterfly caterpillars form extra tough chitinous exoskeletons when in their pupal form. This is called a Chrysalis. They will use silk only to anchor themselves to branches or leaves. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pupa#Chrysalis
Every species has it's own unique looking pupa, but in general, if it's wrapped in silk, it's a Moth's Cocoon; if it's a hard, smooth shell, it's a Butterfly's Chrystalis
Does a bacteria cell have a loop of DNA?
Bacteria have circular chromosomes of DNA. Most bacteria have a single copy, but some may have two.
They can also have plasmids, which are accessory molecules of DNA and are generally much smaller that the chromosome.
Also, the singular is bacterium.
Why are flies attracted to lights?
The short answer is scentifically we dont know. However there are theories out there that try to explain this. One theory is that flies are attracted to light because of their migratory nature. Flies regularly travel long distances guided by starlight and the moon. Hence, a light bulb may act as a proxy moon. To fly north, flies keep the rising moon on the right shoulder. Trying to keep a porch light continually off your right shoulder results in pandemonium.
