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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

At what temperature do mosquitoes go dormant?

normally when the temperature falls consistently below 50 degrees Fahrenheit.

What kind of insect is the cochineal?

The cochineal is a scale insect. This insect belongs in the suborder Sternorrhyncha. This insect can be found in South American and Mexico. The dye carmine is derived from them.

What is a hexapoda?

Hexapoda is the scientific name for a group of animals that's mainly insects (Insecta) but also a few others such as springtails that are nearly insects but not quite. Hexa = six, poda = legs!

What spray can harm the most insects?

Raid is a really good spray or you can get professional help

Make sure that the fly spray has no solvents, otherwise don't spray on plants

Fleas bite warm blood animals?

From what I've read, it's a combination of two factors: some people smell and taste better to the fleas than others. Secondly some people do not have sensitivity to the bites and therefore don't react and have no idea they've been bitten while others are sensitive and have the allergic reaction that leads to itching.

What type of bug hollows out the stock of a tomato?

Cutworms or Tomato worms will do it. (that I know of that would be from what my grandmother warned me of when I started my first (and last) vegetable garden.)

When a jaguar dies will bugs eat it?

Yes, all sorts of insects will eat jaguars. Other larger creatures would eat most of it, like any large carcass, and insects will also eat some.

Why don't all people stung by insects develop systemic symptoms of anaphylaxis?

Not all people who are stung by insects develop systemic symptoms of anaphylaxis. This is an allergic condition and different people react in different ways to allergic conditions.

What insects visit flowers and why?

bees because the need pollen from flowers

What is the bald faced hornet's mouthpart used for?

The 'mandibles' are used for manipulating food into position and the first steps of mastication.

The 'maxilla', beneath the mandibles, also help manipulate food and are used to tell the characteristics of potential food.

The 'labium' is essentially the floor of the mouth, formed from two sets of secondary maxilla, it also helps manipulate food during mastication.

The 'hypopharynx' is a glob like structure that assists in swallowing.

How can you prevent bug stings and bites while swimming?

If you are in chlorine it doesn't matter because they don

't come to you, but if you're not, then just stay underwater..

How do butterflies protect their organs?

Their cranium bone helps the monarch keep its' organs safe

What are the Five different types of insect mouth parts?

Different types of insects may have different mouth parts. Five different types of insect mouth parts include the mandible, maxilla, labium, hypopharynx and proboscis.

Mosquito looking bug with no wings?

You are most likely referring to a cranefly. See Web Links for an image of the cranefly Depending on where you live, it has different names. I grew up calling it a mosquito hawk. The cranefly, the Montana mosquito and the leatherjacket are other names all for the same insect.

Can you feel fleas on you?

Yes you can, and they jump and bite OUCH! they look like little black or brown things.

What are the role of cuticle in insects?

because it forms the outer skeleton of arthropods including insects..