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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 insect has the fastest wing beat?

The hawk moth has the fastest wing beat among insects, with some species capable of beating their wings at a rate of up to 85 times per second. This rapid wing beat allows them to hover in place and feed on nectar similar to hummingbirds.

What insect can survive the coldest temperatures?

Most insects from cold regions can endure freezing temperatures. The coldest recorded insect is down to -60C. That's right negative 60. This was characterized in 3 larva. What the specific name it is. I didn't feel like going to the library for somebody on Wiki. But if you feel like looking it up here is the info and abstract.

Cold-hardiness strategies of some adult and immature insects overwintering in interior Alaska.
Miller, K
Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology, A [COMP. BIOCHEM. PHYSIOL., A.]. Vol. 73A, no. 4, pp. 595-604. 1982.

A variety of adult and immature insects, most of which occupy highly exposed habitats, successfully overwinter in interior Alaska. A number of adult beetles are feezing-tolerant. All exhibit relatively high supercooling points and synthesize large quantities of polyhydric alcohols in response to cold. At least four other orders are represented by adult insects that tolerate freezing, but in contrast to adult beetles, all exhibit relatively low supercooling points associated with the build-up of glycerol. At least three species of larvae that overwinter in galls undergo a remarkable increase in supercooling capability (to ca. -- 60 degree C) associated with synthesis of large quantities of glycerol in winter. None of the larvae tested could survive freezing in spite of their high glycerol levels.

What are the three sections of an insect's body?

The three sections of an insect's body are the head, thorax, and abdomen. The head contains the insect's sensory organs and mouthparts, the thorax is where the legs and wings are attached, and the abdomen houses vital organs such as the digestive and reproductive systems.

What tree has the same name as a bug?

Box Elder (Bug and Tree) I went to Box Elder High School. :-)

Do spiders eat centipedes?

The female of some species eats the male after copulating.

Also, most spiders are cannibalistic because they become territorial. Many spiders, gender notwithstanding but mostly females, eat spiders of other species as part of their regular diet. At least one Family of spiders specializes on capturing and killing other spiders.

Does a monarch eat animals and insects?

Monarch butterflies eat nectar from flowers.

What is the kingdom of gnat?

Gnats belong to the animal kingdom, specifically the phylum Arthropoda. They are small flying insects that are part of the order Diptera.

What do rolly pollies look like when they are dead?

They don't move and turn a white-ish color depending how long they been dead

Venus fly trap dormancy?

Venus flytraps undergo dormancy during the winter months as a survival mechanism. During this period, they require a reduction in temperatures and light levels to conserve energy. To simulate dormancy in cultivation, it is important to mimic natural winter conditions by providing cooler temperatures, reduced light exposure, and withholding fertilizer.

How many times does bees hear pump a min?

Bees and other insects don't have hearts in the way the higher animals do.

They don't have blood, either, but do have a clear or yellowish fluid called hemolymph surrounding their tissues which carries nutrients around the body. The insects' movements tend to keep the hemolymph moving around their body.

In insects what does the blood transport?

the blood of an insect transports the food that they eat

Check Google!!

In insects the blood transports nutrients and waste.

How many eggs do lice lay a day?

About 4 eggs are laid in one day by one female lice

Can people eat cicadas?

Yes, cicadas are edible and have been consumed by humans in various cultures throughout history. They are a good source of protein and are often described as having a nutty or shrimp-like flavor. However, it is important to ensure that cicadas are collected from areas free of pesticides or other contaminants before consuming them.

How many tails do mayfly nymphs have?

Mayfly nymphs typically have two or three "tails" in the form of filamentous structures at the end of their abdomen. These tails are called cerci and may also include a central filament known as a median caudal filament.

Do you put a hot or cold compress on an insect bite?

A cold compress is recommended for an insect bite to reduce swelling and relieve itching. Cold helps to constrict blood vessels and numb the area, providing relief. Avoid applying heat to an insect bite as it can worsen swelling and inflammation.

Are there hives with no queen bee?

Under normal circumstances, no.

The only time a honeybee colony will be without a queen is when a new queen leaves on a mating flight, but she will return to the hive a little while later.

If a queen dies and there are no developing queen brood cells, the colony is in severe trouble because there will be no new eggs being laid.

Without the pheromones from the queen the workers will realize she has gone, and if there are any newly-laid eggs, or veryyoung larvae (no more than two or three days after hatching) they will be fed with royal jelly, thus creating more queens. This would not work with older larvae.

It is possible for worker bees to start laying eggs (after all, they are female), but as they have never been fertilized, any eggs they lay can only develop into drones.

Without a queen, the colony is doomed to die out.

What animal has long hindwing tails and distinctive eyespots?

The animal you are referring to is likely a butterfly, specifically the Peacock butterfly (Aglais io). They have long hindwing tails and distinctive eyespots that resemble those of a peacock, serving as a defense mechanism to deter predators.

Do earwigs live in your ear?

The name for the bugs may come from the old wives' tale that earwigs burrow into the body through the ear.

Earwigs are omnivores that are predisposed to hiding in warm humid crevices, and so one may crawl into a human ear canal. Yet it is not possible for an earwig to crawl inside your brain because the eardrum blocks the passageway.
Most entomologists (bug scientists) claim this is just an old wives tale, and that earwigs absolutely do not enter humans' ears. They point to the insects open wings looking like an ear as a possible explanation for how "ear" got into the name "earwig" or from the fable about earwigs burrowing into the brains of humans through the ear and therein lay their eggs.

Earwigs are omnivores that are predisposed to hiding in warm humid crevices and as such one may crawl into a human ear canal. It would be very rare but has been known to happen.

If you think you have an insect in your ear, it would be a good idea to get medical attention.

How do you hatch spiny leaf insect eggs?

First of all if your wondering whats the best way to speed up their egg laying rate, first you will need a wide enough tank for your female and male to grow. put the tank/cage into a sunny spot, but make sure its not two hot or to cold for them. When your female spiny leaf insect has enough sun she tends to swell up with eggs, increasing the population of her brood.

Now that she has laid eggs, you carefully place the eggs into a container with either river sand, soild, or some moist tanbark mixed with soil, make sure the container has a lid with a small slit like a money box for air. when you are placing the eggs if you take a close look there is a small cap on the top of the egg, try to keep that side from going into the dirt.

Now taking care of these eggs requires patience, first of all the eggs require a mist spray of water approximately once ever 2-3 days. Make sure the dirt/soil is not dry but moist. Now the time period for the eggs, the baby leaf insects will hatch at 4-6 months or in some longer time periods 1-2 years. This usually depends on the care of your eggs.

The leaf insects eggs also require natural day light, or if your in a darker place then you can have a lamp for the eggs. leave the lamp on four a natural day light times. Care for your leaf insects, your spiny leaf insects eucalyptus or gum leafs will require a mist spray of water 1-2 times a day. if the female and male do not mate then the eggs will only be females, but if they do then you will hatch both genders.

What do pincher bugs eat?

No they don't bite that's what my dad has told me I'm at a Young age and I'm afraid of there looks and afraid of bugs period. But they don't bite. When immediately see you they try to run away from you (i always manage to get them killed). Or if your cleaning in the summer and find one they will run away from you because they are as scared of you as you are scared of them.

What has two pairs of wings and strong jaws?

A dragonfly has two pairs of wings and strong jaws. Dragonflies are agile insects that are known for their exceptional flying abilities and predatory behavior.

What animal or insect has a long abdomen?

Dragonflies are known for their long, slender abdomens. They belong to the order Odonata and have elongated bodies that are typically longer than their wingspan.

Who is the man who was the first researcher to prove that insects could hear?

The man who was the first researcher to prove that insects could hear was Augustus Daniel Waller. He discovered that cockroaches have functioning auditory organs and can respond to sound vibrations. His research helped advance our understanding of insect communication and behavior.

What kind of bug has 6 legs has curved back tan has long antennae and bites?

It could be an assassin bug. I suppose they could be considered "spider like." I would go to whatsthatbug.com. They have a list of types of bugs on the left and are really good at identifying insects.