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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
Do White Tails eat Daddy Long Legs spiders?
No, it is the white tail who eats daddy long leg spiders. They pretend to be stuck in the web, then BAMMMM, Mr. White Tail has a nice lunch.
What are the swarm of flying insects that come out at night and are attracted to light?
Quite a few insects come out at night. This is when many of them feed. Some of these insects are mosquitoes, lightning bugs, which are also called fireflies, and carabid beetles. Moths, the black vine weevil, and cockroaches also come out at night.
Do you have an insect for a pet?
yes infact i have a tarantula,two spiders,cockroach,stink bug,stick insect,an ant farm,scorpions,and crickets
What creature has the most legs in the world?
The millipede holds the record for having the most legs of any creature in the world, with some species having up to 750 legs. Despite its name, millipedes do not actually have a thousand legs, but rather hundreds.
Which animals eat insects only?
Some animals that primarily eat insects include insectivorous birds like robins and bluebirds, insectivorous mammals like anteaters and some bats, as well as certain reptiles like chameleons and geckos. Insects form the main source of nutrition for these animals.
The main reason we need blood is to transport oxygen from our lungs to other parts of our body. Humans and other animals use a molecule called hemoglobin to pick up and deliver oxygen. Hemoglobin is a very large molecule but since bugs are so small and don't need so much oxygen they use a simpler molecule called hemocyanin.
The reason that the blood is of different color is that the molecules contain two different metals:
# Hemoglobin in humans contains iron. When you leave something made of iron outside for a long time it rusts. Rust is red as you have probably seen. # Hemocyanin in bugs contains copper. When copper is left outside it patinates. Patina is green (look at the statue of liberty). Both rust and patina is a sign that the metal has picked up oxygen.
What is the name of the worlds largest insect?
The largest insect (by weight) is African Goliath Beetle. It can weigh 3.5 ounces (100 grams) and grow up to 4.3 inches (11 cm.)
The longest insect is Borneo Stick Insect, which can grow up to 21.6 inches (55 cm) - when measured with its legs streched.
Silverfish and booklice are common bugs that eat paper. They are attracted to the cellulose found in paper products like books, wallpaper, and cardboard. It is important to store paper items in a dry, well-ventilated area to prevent infestations.
How do you kill chiggers in the yard?
To get rid of chiggers in the yard, you can mow the grass regularly, trim bushes and shrubs, and remove excess vegetation where they thrive. Additionally, applying insecticides labeled for use against chiggers to the yard can help control their population. Be sure to follow the instructions on the product label carefully.
What is an insect that looks like a skinny roach but has orange wings that look like a firefly?
Probably a box elder bug, especially if they seem to be coming out of your walls. Do they walk on your ceiling and then just fall clumsily off onto you? Don't worry, they're harmless, they neither eat nor poop nor sting. The adults lay eggs in the walls which hatch when the warm days of summer arrive. If this IS what you are battling, there is probably a box elder tree within a few hundred yards of your house.
Killing them is almost a hopeless battle. You can spray exterior walls, cracks, etc. with malathion or Ortho Bug killer, after repeated applications you'll have fewer but you'll never get rid of them. Tear the wall apart and you'll see why. Zillions of them. They're an annoyance mostly.
Mayflies typically have a short life span, with adult mayflies living for only a few hours to a few days. Mayfly season can vary depending on the species, but in general, it peaks in the summer months.
No they do not. The don't even bite their food, but secrete digestive fluid to produce a liquid and with a small appendage suck it up into the digestive system.
June bugs are a kind of bug that looks like a black bee. Some people think they do not harm you well your wrong because there is this one girl that a June bug went in her home and went in her ear and she was hearing a buzzing noise and people thought she was crazy but when she went to the doctor and they did surgery and they found a June bug in her ear.
Ticks lay eggs just like most insects: oviposition of fertilized eggs. If you are wondering about hard ticks (for example, deer ticks, or hard ticks (Ixodidae is the family), then your answer in terms of location is in the leaf litter of forests (i.e. on the ground). They do not lay them on animals usually as far as I know, and definitely not IN animals. Once these eggs hatch, they begin their triphasic life cycle, taking usually one year for each phase (larval, nymphal, and adult phase). They feed once per life cycle, then drop to the ground from their host and overwinter, until the next spring and phase comes. The exception here is the adult phase; once they have fed as an adult (generally only female adults will feed, the males seek a host but use it really as a method to find a female to fertilize rather than to eat), they drop to the ground and immediately die (males) or lay their eggs (female). As adults, the females' last meal is usually really significant, causing them to swell to a size unique to this life phase. If you see a really engorged tick on your dog (or any non-human mammal, we seldom let ticks attach and feed long enough to become engorged), it is probably a female tick.
What are the little green pincher bugs?
The little green pincher bugs are likely to be earwigs. Earwigs are small insects that have pincers or forceps-like appendages at the end of their abdomen. They are primarily nocturnal and feed on a variety of organic materials.
Do grub worms turn into June bugs when they mature?
that's what I've heard, the grub is actually the larva stage of the June bug and not a worm
What is the most dangerous animal that is not an insect?
Any of the Pit Vipers are nothing to toy with. This group includes such snakes as the Viper proper, the Copperhead (Beautiful and dangerous) and the Cobras, for many years, maybe still true, there was/is no effective antivenin (serum against snake bite) for the Copperhead and other pit vipers, or it was extremely expensive, tended to degrade in storage (as do all drugs) and might not be available in need. the old memory jog about red to yellow, kill a fellow! is still true. Practically all vipers and poisonous snakes have triangular shaped heads. Opinion is divided whether the term pit viper refers to the snake's facial structure, eye pits, or the habitat, pits, tunnels mine sites. Somewhat oddly I have never heard of a miner being bitten by a snake!-Though prospectors in California were well aware of this hazard the saying was one fair strike could kill a mule!-probably so.
Many naturalists consider the African Honey Badger to be the most vicious and dangerous of animals because of its berserk fits of rage.Australia is said to have "the most dangerous animals" in the world. Due to Australia's vastness and unchallenged nature, the box jellyfish, the funnelweb spider and the Irikanji jellyfish are very deadly indeed. Each of those animals mentioned, have a neuro-toxin called Tetradotoxin, which causes paralysis to the victim. Left untreated, these wounds can be fatal within a few minute of being stung/bitten. The snake in question, is the fierce snake (closely related to eastern brown snake) which , on the record , has the most toxic venom in the world. Such variety and abundance of dangerous creatures in Australia, that no matter what you do in your daily life, you have to watch your every step to avoid something (potentially fatal) happening. Research into the individual species of these animals is highly recommended.
The TRUE factual answer....
We are the most dangerous animals. Humans.
Will wood ticks drown if submerged in water?
Wood ticks can survive underwater for a significant period of time, as they have a waxy, waterproof coating that allows them to resist drowning. They can still breathe through tiny openings called spiracles located on their bodies. This ability to survive underwater can make them resilient and difficult to eliminate.
Fireflies do not eat leaves. They primarily feed on other insects, such as mosquitoes, while they are in their larval stage. As adults, fireflies may not feed at all or may feed on nectar or pollen.
Millipedes do NOT have a back-bone. They have a soft body, supported by an external 'skeleton' of hard 'plates' and segments.
Do ear wigs really bore into your brain and lay eggs?
I had one go into my ear Friday night. It does happen. As far as lay eggs Ill find out.
These bugs could be thrips or springtails, attracted to the white metal frame because it provides a good surface for them to congregate on. Thrips are tiny, slender insects while springtails are very small, jumping insects. It's important to identify the bug accurately to determine the best way to manage them.
insects live out in the open like the grass or in your backyard flower pots
Can also live out in woods and densely green areas. They can also live in the city too! Anywhere they can find with food and water for their needs.
