Insects

Leaf cutter ants have specialized serrated mandibles that they can use to cut up leaf material. They use this leaf material to cultivate a fungus monoculture which provides them with food. They also have a symbiotic bacteria that grows on their exoskeleton that produces antibiotics to inhibit an antagonistic mold that can devastate their fungus gardens.

Fireflies are insects that have the ability to bioluminesce, producing light through a chemical reaction in their bodies. Certain species of beetles and some types of millipedes also have the ability to glow in the dark. These insects use bioluminescence for various reasons such as attracting mates, warning predators, or communicating with others of their species.

Tiny black bugs you find in the bathroom sink are referred to as drain flies. They are attracted to stagnant water in the drain and need it to reproduce. Having your drains cleaned can help get rid of the problem.

No, garden snail eggs do not need water to hatch. Snail eggs require a humid environment to prevent them from drying out, but they do not need to be fully submerged in water. The eggs can be kept in a moist substrate to ensure proper conditions for hatching.

No, not all cicadas stay underground for 17 years. There are different species of cicadas that have different life cycles, ranging from 2 to 17 years underground before emerging as adults.

A tomato worm, also known as a tomato hornworm, will turn into a large moth called a sphinx or hawk moth. The moth lays eggs on tomato plants, which hatch into the green caterpillars that are often found feeding on the leaves of tomato plants.

It's possible that the bugs you found are carpet beetle larvae. These larvae are small, dark, and worm-like in appearance. They feed on organic materials like carpet fibers and can be common in homes. To confirm their identification, you may want to consult with a pest control expert.

North American animals such as gophers, prairie dogs, and pocket gophers are known to make dirt mounds in the form of burrows or tunnels as part of their underground homes. These animals dig out soil and create mounds as they excavate their den systems or for foraging purposes.

The correct answer is the DEER (white tail & others). More human deaths result annually as well as cumulatively from auto accidents involving deer than from any other animal responsible cause.

Human insect repellent products should not be used on your pets. Only use products labeled for pet use on your dog, cat, or other domestic pet.

http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/health/mosquitoes/insectrp.htm

Yes, You want to be sure the freeze is instantaneous not gradual and falls below 10 degrees Celsius for at least 2 days. Bring back up to temperature and then again for 2 days to be sure to kill any dormant silverfish.

Three major parts of an insect's digestive system are the foregut, midgut, and hindgut. The foregut is where food is ingested and partially digested, the midgut is where most digestion and absorption of nutrients take place, and the hindgut is responsible for reabsorbing water and eliminating waste.

Cicadas are not typically kept as pets because they have specific environmental and dietary needs that can be challenging to meet in a home setting. Additionally, their loud mating calls can be disruptive. It's best to appreciate cicadas in their natural habitat.

The description matches that of a velvet ant, which is actually a wingless wasp rather than an ant. Velvet ants are known for their bright red and black coloration and dense, fuzzy hair. Despite their ant-like appearance, they have a stinger and can deliver a very painful sting if provoked.

Household spiders typically live for about a year or two. However, this can vary depending on the species of spider and its environment. Proper care and a stable food source can help lengthen a spider's lifespan.

I sprayed myself with Jungle Formula insect repellent and (much to the amusement of my fellow campers) I was slowly surrounded by midges that were attracted to the smell. They also surrounded the spray bottle. To be fair, the midges didn't bite me, but they were so irritating that I went and showered it off - which solved the problem! Won't be buying that brand again

Mud daubers are solitary wasps, so it is very unlikely that they will sting you (unless you do something like trap one in your hand). Unlike hornets and yellow jackets, mud daubers do not defend their nests.

It sounds like you are describing a dragonfly. Dragonflies have long, slim bodies with vibrant colors like blue and green, and they have wings that are transparent and often have patterns on them. They also have large eyes and a distinct head shape without visible antennae.

No, internal bugs do not eat dead bodies. Internal bugs, typically referring to parasites or bacteria living inside a living organism, do not have the capability to consume a dead body. Scavengers like insects and bacteria from the external environment are responsible for decomposition after death.

Yes, a housefly has two antennae on its head. These antennae help the fly to detect smells, humidity, and air currents, as well as to locate food and mates.

It's obvious that both ants and bees show intelligent traits and characteristics and have some similarities (especially with their community type behaviors), but it's clear that Bees are more intelligent and useful. When is the last time you enjoyed some delicious ant honey or ant wax (used as candles, in beauty supplies, etc...)?

History shows that men of intelligence have kept bees to study and sustain life with their sweet sweet honey, while the same annals of history also show that mostly little children keep ant farms to torture and kill ants.

Mayflies do not bite humans. They have non-functional mouthparts as adults and do not feed, as their sole purpose is reproduction. Mayflies spend most of their short adult lives mating and then die shortly after.

The old name for a horsefly is a "gadfly." Gadflies are known for their biting and bloodsucking habits, which can be irritating to livestock such as horses and cattle.

It can take around 2 million flowers to produce one kilogram of honey. Bees need to visit numerous flowers to collect enough nectar to produce honey, as they collect small amounts of nectar with each trip.