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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 black ants stink?

black ants stink because they give of a bad aroma from the segma

What are more annoying flies or ants?

well this is my opinion i think flies are more annoying because they are right at your level in the air flying around and what i mean by at your level is like right around your head flying and ants are usually on the ground when you are standing up.

What bugs are poisonous?

blister beetle

caterpillar (if fuzzy or hairy)

black widow

brown recluse

Are stick insects dangerous to pets?

No. but some species can bite but you are advised to wear cloves.

Symbolic meaning horsefly in life?

The horsefly is the child of a male herbalist and a female vampire. It has many negative symbolic meanings in life.

What kind of bugs have long antennas coming out the head and out of the rear-end?

Many types of caterpillars have long antennae coming out of the head and the rear end. These include the wooly caterpillar.

What do red bug bites look like?

Small red bumps. Small dot in the middle. Clear sticky substance sometimes oozing from the bump. Extremely itchy.

What is a bug bomb?

A bug bomb is usually a can of pesticides in a type of aerosol can. How it works is you set it in the center of the room, turn it on, leave the room for a few hours and the pesticide fills the air. The can will have exact directions and how long to stay out of the room. They are inconvenient because you have to remove clothing or any other items that will be frequently handled, and it's recommended you cover all furniture. It also doesn't always reach insects that might be deep within walls. But it's easier and faster than other methods, and cheaper than an exterminator.

What is the morphological differences between a grasshopper and a prawn?

Hugely different organisms.

External obvious differences:

Prawns have swimmerets (pleopods), a tailfan (uropods flanking telson), rostrum, claws (chelated pereiopods), stalked eyes, long antennae, antennules.

Grasshoppers have wings, large hind legs (femurs?), short antennae, unstalked eyes.

Ignore morphology, if it's living underwater it isn't a grasshopper. ;)

What kind of bug comes back and continuously bites you?

Many bugs do that, take mosquitoes for example, they bite u often in the summer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have small black bug size of a flea with hard shell and pinchers in my kitchen?

That could very well be a pseudo scorpion. They can be very small and have pinchers. If you would have said it was anything bigger I'd have said an earwig. Look at the links for pics.

Why are ants always angry?

Ants are not always angry. However, if an ant feels threatened it will become very aggressive and exhibit was may be deemed as being angry.

What you call the middle part of the body?

the middle of our stomach ..looks like a small hole ..thats is the middle point of our body

Why do you keep finding rolly polly bugs in the bathroom under the carpet?

Rolly polly bugs, or pillbugs, are attracted to damp environments, which makes bathrooms an ideal habitat for them. They seek moisture to survive and often hide under carpets or in crevices. If your bathroom has any leaks or high humidity, it could be contributing to their presence. Additionally, they may come in from outside, especially if there's access through doors or windows.

Does a fly defecate every time it lands?

A fly does not defecate every time it lands but it is not uncommon for them to do so. They do not specifically defecate at certain times or in one place like many insects.

What do roly polys drink?

Rollie pollies drink water. It takes a frieken wis kid to figure that out

What is a horsefly habitat?

Horse flies are active in hot weather and prefer a wet environment, which makes it easier for them to breed.