0
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
Adult cicadas feed on plant sap. They are short lived, most living only a few weeks. The larvae live underground and feed on the sap from the roots of trees. They live for a long time, some 7 years, some 15 etc.. depending on the species. They then become an adult an live for a short time.
How can you get rid of speetle bugs?
Spittle bugs favor the conditions of gardens with a heavy supply of nectar, and over fertilized areas. The bugs are considered to be pest to most gardeners. The best way to get rid of or control the spittle bug is to reduce the fertilizing in the garden.
What insects do Fiery-necked nightjar's eat?
They feed primarily on Moths and other large flying insects.
Not nearly as endangered as the common bumble bee, though beetles I can't say are my favorite, no need to worry about their extinction my friend, they'll survive.
What is the name of the many lens of insect eyes?
The entire thing is called a compound eye, with many facets, or ommatidia (simple individual eyes).
Insects also have three non-compound eyes between their large compound eyes, on the top of their heads. These are called ocelli.
What insect names start with the letter p?
Praying Mantis is an insect. Additional insects include the Painted Lady Butterfly, Peacock Butterfly and Pupa moth.
What eats a flies body but leaves the wings?
Certain insects, such as the larvae of some species of beetles and wasps, can consume the bodies of flies while often leaving the wings intact. Additionally, some predatory organisms like certain mites or parasitic wasps may also feed on the body of a fly without damaging its wings. This selective feeding behavior can be attributed to the nutritional value of the fly's body versus its wings.
