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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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The flying insect you are describing is most likely a Western Cicada Killer wasp (Sphecius grandis) native to California. It is a large, solitary wasp that preys on cicadas and is known for its distinctive yellow and black striped body, transparent wings, and long antennae. These insects are not aggressive towards humans, as their main focus is on hunting cicadas for their young.
Chiggers are tiny 6-legged creatures. They are known to attack people in wooded and/or damp areas. They are most commonly found during summertime when grass and weeds grow the heaviest. Chiggers do not bury themselves into the skin like small ticks do; they bite near the hair follicles and produce red welts which can be very painful and itchy. Chiggers are very small and cannot be seen without a magnifying glass. They usually feed on snakes, birds, and mammals; even humans. Chiggers usually bite humans where clothing fits tightly or in places like waistlines, armpits, and behind the knees. Chiggers are not known to carry disease in the United States. When they bite, the symptoms can continue for about a week. If symptoms are not treated, then they become a secondary infection.
Fireflies or lightning bugs make light within their bodies. This process is called bioluminescence and is shared by many other organisms, mostly sea-living or marine organisms. Fireflies light up to attract a mate. To do this, the fireflies contain specialized cells in their abdomen that make light. The cells contain a chemical called luciferin and make an enzyme called luciferase. To make light, the luciferin combines with oxygen to form an inactive molecule called oxyluciferin. The luciferase speeds up the reaction, which occurs in two steps: # The luciferin combines with adenosine triphosphate (ATP), which is found in all cells, to form luciferyl adenylate and pyrophosphate (PPi) on the surface of the luciferase enzyme. The luciferyl adenylate remains bound to the enzyme: luciferin + ATP -------------> luciferyl adenylate + PPi# The luciferyl adenylate combines with oxygen to form oxyluciferin and adenosine monophosphate (AMP). Light is given off and the oxyluciferin and AMP are released from the enzimes` surface. luciferyl adenylate + O2 -------------> oxyluciferin +AMP + light
Is the daddy long leg poisonous?
While daddy long legs are venomous, their venom is not harmful to humans due to their small fangs and weak venom glands. There is no scientific evidence supporting the claim that daddy long legs are the most poisonous spiders but cannot harm humans due to their anatomy.
The bugs you are describing are likely mosquito larvae, also known as wrigglers. They have a distinctive appearance with wriggling motion using their tail, which can resemble tadpoles. These larvae grow in water and develop into adult mosquitoes that can cause problems for humans by transmitting diseases.
What insects eat garden worms?
Insects that feed on garden worms include beetles, centipedes, and ground beetles. These insects help regulate the population of worms in the garden ecosystem. Additionally, birds and other small animals may also prey on garden worms.
Locus do not eat anything as they are fictional creatures found in various mythologies and fantasy literature. However, you may be referring to locusts, which are insects that primarily feed on plants, vegetation, and crops.
What does the biggest bug look like?
A large swimming cockroach with segmented sturdy legs and stag beetle-like pincer antennae is what the biggest bug looks like. A bug taxonomically is a member of the Belostomatidae insect family, of which South American water bugs (Lethocerus grandis, L. maximus) are the largest, with total measurements exceeding 3-1/2 inches (9 centimeters).
What is a red insect the size of a big ant with black spots?
Termite swarmer's have bodies that are small and black. They also have silver wings. If you see termite swarmer's in your home, you could possibly have an infestation that would require treatment.
Does a cicada have a backbone?
they are invertebrates!!!!!
No- butterflies have no internal bones- their skeleton is on the outside of their body-rather a shell that holds them together.
A queen bee is the dominant female bee in a colony. She is responsible for laying eggs and maintaining the hive's population.
Stink bugs primarily feed on plant sap and can use their piercing mouthparts to drink juices from fruits, vegetables, and other plant material. They are known to be attracted to overripe or damaged crops.
Describe the importance of coloration in avoiding predation?
Bright coloration on poisonous species is a warning (aposematic) color. The bright colors and patterns are easy reminders to potential predators to stay away. These organisms are able to move about without being attacked as much as other animals; this may help them gain an advantage over other animals that must spend time hiding or blending in.
Some predators avoid bright colors instinctively.For example: The poisonous and brightly colored coral snake has repeating pattern of red, yellow, and black bands. Certain birds (like the turquoise-brown motmot and great kiskadee flycatcher) have been shown to avoid coral snake-like patterns instinctively.Predators had to learn to avoid these poisonous animals or die. Overtime, natural selection favored those animals who avoided poisonous prey and doing so became part of their instinctive nature.
In other situations some poisonous animals are sacrificed for each generation of predators.For example: A predatory bird eats a poisonous, bright orange butterfly and then gets a stomach ache and regurgitates (throws up) the butterfly. The bright orange of the butterfly catches the bird's attention and it remembers that those will make him sick. The bird didn't die but won't eat anymore butterflies that look like the one he ate; that one butterfly was sacrificed for the others in the population to survive. This will be repeated for every new bird in the community; as long as there is a healthy population of butterflies the sacrifices are beneficial to the species.What bug is the deadliest animal in the world?
The mosquito is considered the deadliest animal in the world because it spreads diseases such as malaria, dengue fever, and Zika virus to humans. These diseases result in millions of deaths each year.
A common insect beginning with the letter "j" is the "jewel beetle." This beetle is known for its colorful and shiny exoskeleton, often resembling jewels. It is found in various parts of the world and is known to feed on wood.
How do you build a grasshopper trap?
I'm still looking for the definitive answer, and depending upon your intent - whether you want to use the grasshoppers as food for a critter, or kill them - you would need to modify these two designs.
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What attacks with sharp beak and sucks out body fluids?
A mosquito may suck out body fluids through its sharp beak during the process of feeding on blood from animals or humans.
What are clusters of red and black bugs on wood mulch?
Clusters of red and black bugs on wood mulch could be boxelder bugs or milkweed bugs. These insects feed on the sap of trees and plants, and they often congregate in large groups for warmth and protection. They are generally harmless to humans and plants.
Is a Phidippus audax poisonous?
Actually phidipus audax is a fairly non- poisonous spider that is only aggresive if you harm it, and these are genuinly beautiful spiders and should be left un-harmed, as, they kill cockraoches and other pets like flys and wasps and moths.
In the larval stage, which comprises most of their lifespan, lightning bugs eat slugs, snails, and earthworms.
As adults, many fireflies don't eat anything at all—they're only adults for a few weeks, so they mostly just procreate and die. However, females from the Photuris group are a notable exception. These "femme fatale" fireflies lure in males from other groups with enticing flashes and then, as the nickname suggests, eat them. Think about that next time you're oohing and ahhing over them in the backyard.
No, light bugs do not bite. They are also known as fireflies or lightning bugs, and they do not have mouthparts for biting. Instead, they use light signals to communicate and attract mates.
Pillbugs, also known as roly-polies, typically live for around 2-3 years in the wild. They are quite hardy creatures and can survive longer in optimal conditions, such as a controlled environment with access to food, moisture, and hiding spots.
What do all insects have on their heads?
A main characteristic of all insects is a pair of antennae located on their heads. They are the sensing organs in arthropods.
What does an exoskeleton look like?
In nature (animals) an exoskeleton is the hard shell on the outside of an animal - like a lobster or a crab. (Exo is latin for outside.) It's instead of a skeleton (bones) on the inside that more advanced animals and humans have.
