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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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What are two butterfly-like behaviors of the Madagascar sunset moth?
Perching with wings folded up and being active during the day are two butterfly-like behaviors of the Madagascar sunset moth [Chrysiridia rhipheus]. Moths tend to perch with their wings out flat. They also tend to be active during the night.
Like most insects, a bee has complex mouth parts that it uses to eat and drink. The sizes and shapes of these parts can vary from species to species, but in general, most have:
- Paired mandibles, or jaws
- A glossa, or tongue
- A labrum and two maxillae
The labrum and maxillae are like lips. They support a proboscis, or tube for collecting nectar. They don't have the capacity, (as far as I know) to sneeze or an immune system like a human that recognizes histamines that it wants to eject.
Bees, like all insects, do not have noses with nasal passages, or lungs, like humans do. They do not get clogged airways or tickles in the noses that can often cause sneezing. They do not breathe through their nose or mouth and do not even smell with a nose!
What is the differenc e of a animal cell from a plant and bacterial cell?
The difference between animal cells, plant cells, and bacteria is quite simple. Animal and plant cells have a nucleus, bacterial cells don't. Bacteria and plant cells both have cell walls, but animal cells don't. And plant cells are the only ones that have chloroplasts.
What type of insect leaves small white patches of eggs on houses?
Sometimes certain spiders do that. I hope this helps!
Are there poisonous bug bites in Jamaica?
Yes, there are several species of poisonous bugs in Jamaica. There are all kinds of poisonous bugs known all over the world.
Wood eating insects in California?
There are many different kinds of wood eating insects in the state of California. These insects can be found anywhere.
What state has the most butterflies?
California is the state with the most butterflies. However, Michigan comes in at a close second to the state with the largest population of butterflies.
Does tobacco smoke ward off hornets?
Tribes in Africa use smoke to disorient bees and collect their honey, I assume hornets would be disoriented as well.
What does a gnats nest look like?
Gnats lay three to forty eggs in strings under the soil. The emerging larvae is cream colored and they feed off root hairs as they grow to 5 _ millimeters.
How long can a spider live without food?
depend on the variety. some will die in a few days while others can last a year or more
What is our attitude to insects?
Our attitude toward insects is negative in most cases. Many people regard insects as pests or as "dirty." In many cases insects are actually very beneficial to humans.
What kind of a bug looks like a sponge?
The caterpillar for the Dasychira Pudibunda moth resembles a sponge. This caterpillar is yellow and from a distance looks like a very small sponge.
Cicadas are eaten by birds and flying mammals like bats. They consume small insects such as flies, stinkbugs and bees.
Are there red bugs found in California?
I live In Southern California, and there are little beetles here with black wings and red bodies. They eat the roots of my grass and kill it. :(
Can you get a picture of a lobster?
Put lobster into Google images, then right click the image to copy. Then paste in one of your files. :-)
What is the state insect of Puerto Rico?
Puerto Rico is not a state. The symbol/insect/animal of Puerto Rico is the Coqui.
Why do insect pestides harm lobsters and crabs more than fish?
Fish may have a better chance of defending against pesticides.
Bugs are little amazing creatures. They have different point of views and none of them are alike they are really cool because they don't hurt you. they are creapy little gross things that crawl around and bite you. they are also supposed to like, help the enviorment or something. Bugs can also be a flaw in a program or servers programming. Real bugs are the ones with six legs and sharp tubes for eating.
No, it only looks like a bee/ wasp to scare away predators
Will the food get poisoned if a insect falls into it?
What kind of a insect? Flies throw up every time they land. Usually if you see 1 insect such as roaches there are thousands that you don't see. That is why health departments are so strict on food safety. With all of that said if you have a fly fall into a boiling pot of soup and you get it out as soon as you notice it, then you are probably ok to eat it, but If you notice multiple insects on something that has been sitting out I would avoid eating it. Also, with all of that said different cultures from all over the world eat insects as a part of there daily diet.
What is Greece's national insect?
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