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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 do insects taste and smell with?

i just was at school today something flew on my head im pretty sure it was black but it landed on my head bit me and left this mint/garbage/perfume smell there for bout an hour! i thought it was a stink bug but im not sure help me with this tho! also i cant anwser this question i just want to know whats wrong with the bug

Does Singapore allow people to a plant venus flytrap in a HDB flat?

Venus flytraps are considered regulated plants in Singapore and require permission from the National Parks Board to grow them in a residential area. Residents living in HDB flats would need to seek approval before planting Venus flytraps due to restrictions on certain plant species in shared public spaces.

What is the function of the Allantoic Duct?

It is a part of fetus in which gives rise to urachus which is a fibrous remanant thet extends from the umbilicus to the urinary bladder. It is also known as the median umbilical ligament of the anterior abdominal wall.

What eats bugs?

There are many animals that eat bugs, such as birds, frogs, spiders, and lizards. Insects such as ladybugs and dragonflies also feed on bugs. Additionally, some plants, like pitcher plants and sundews, can also trap and consume insects.

What is the important compound in the exoskeleton of insects?

We find chitin in the exoskeleton of arthropods. This includs insects, arachnids (like spiders), and crustaceans (like crabs and lobsters). The chemical is actually a polymer, and it has (C8H13O5N)n for a chemical formula. A link can be found below.

What is the strongest insect in the world?

The rhinoceros beetle !!
horned dung beetle takes the place of the strongest insect in the world

Is a gnat an insect?

Yes, a gnat is an insect. Gnats are small flying insects that are part of the order Diptera, which includes flies and mosquitoes. They are often found around moist environments and can be a nuisance to humans.

What is the biggest beetle in the world?

There are well over 1 million different insect species that've been discovered, and scientists believe there are millions more left un-discovered! But, it all comes down to what you're talking about: In length, or weight? I hope this was helpful.

How many insects do humans eat?

it is said to believe that humans eat about one pound of insects every year without even knowing it!

But that is just myth!! There is no scientific proof that we eat a pound of insects every year.

There are insect pieces in almost all processed foods sold in any grocery store. How much processed food we eat determines how many bugs we eat. YAY!

How do dragonflies reproduce?

They fist mate above water and then the female goes under water and lays an egg. then the larva hatches and hunts fish. When it is then old enough it then climbs out of the water and pupates (like a caterpillar crysalis) and in about a month (bipedy bopedy boop) you have a dragonfly

How do insects breathe?

Insects breathe via holes in their exoskeleton called spiracles. These are normally arranged in pairs, with one spiracle either side of the thorax, or each segment of their bodies.

They do not have lungs - gasses are passively exchanged throughout a network of capillaries (called trachea) that branch into their organs and tissues.

Some larger insects are able to pump their bodies to increase the rate of gas exchange, therefore, in a way, actively 'breathing' in a manner akin to you.
they breath fron a tube called tracheae, instead of lungs because they dont have any

What is a gnat's lifespan?

The lifespan of a gnat typically ranges from one to four weeks, depending on various factors such as the species, environmental conditions, and availability of food sources. Adult gnats are relatively short-lived as they focus on reproduction and do not have a long lifespan.

How long to fly to jamaca?

The flight time from the United States to Jamaica typically ranges from 3.5 to 5 hours, depending on the departure city and airline. It's always best to check with the airline for specific flight duration.

What type of disease cause flies and bees to swarm a bush?

If flies and bees are swarming a bush, it could be due to the bush producing flowers that attract them for pollen or nectar. There could also be decaying organic matter in or around the bush that is attracting these insects. It is less likely that a specific disease is causing this behavior, but rather the natural attraction of the insects to the bush.

The oral ld50 value for cypermethrin is 247 mgkg compared to 5000 mgkg for hexaflumuron therefore what is the more toxic of these two pesticide?

Cypermethrin, assuming the LD50s for the two chemicals are for the same period of time. LD50 is the lethal concentration where half of the individuals die in a given time period. Higher numbers mean that is takes more of the chemical to kill organisms, whereas lower numbers mean it takes less of the chemical to kill organisms. LD50s depend on what animal was used in the experiment.

Are there some situations in which such regulations would be more appropriated than others?

Yes, regulations may be more appropriate in industries that pose significant risks to public health or the environment, such as pharmaceuticals or nuclear energy. They may also be needed in industries with natural monopolies or where market failures occur, necessitating government intervention to protect consumers. Additionally, regulations may be more necessary in situations where industries have shown a lack of self-regulation or ethical behavior.

How do bees help pollination?

As bees go from flower to flower, they take along with them the pollen from each as it sticks to their legs. Some of it rubs off and pollinates the other flowers.


Bees collect the nectar from plants, which they use to create honey to feed on for themselves and for their larvae. In turn, the plants are able to be pollinated also.
Bees pollinate the flowers.
yes they do bees pollinate flowers and flowers give the bees food

What animals or insects eat California Blackworms?

Animals that may eat California Blackworms include fish, birds, amphibians, and other aquatic predators. Insects such as dragonfly larvae and diving beetles are likely to consume California Blackworms as well.

Do flies vomit every time they land?

No, they do not vomit, poop, or pee everytime they land, this is only a myth. The common house fly spits on food that they can sense is edible. The sensors are located on the head and feet. If flies threw up everytime they landed there would not be much left of them or they would dehydrate and die. House flies are not feeding all the time so therefore they are not (spitting) everytime they land. The bad stuff comes from their feet, which previously could have been on manure or garbage.

What is name of insect having the Chironomous larvae?

Insects with Chironomous larvae are commonly known as non-biting midges or freshwater midges. These larvae are often found in freshwater environments like ponds, lakes, and wetlands.

What is the difference between a pupa and a nymph?

Worms come in three groups: roundworms (nematodes, long featureless body), flatworms (flat) and ringworms (segmented like earthworms). Insect larvae can be legless and segmented like ringworms (maggots for example), but they're never as long and thin, and they have clear mouthparts when looked at up close.

Most insect larvae have legs, however. Grubs (beetle larvae) have six at the front (think of a ladybug larva). Caterpillars have six real legs and many stubby pseudolegs behind these. None of them really look like worms. ^^

Furthermore worms belong to one of the three worm phyla (Nematoda, Platyhelminthes, Annelida) and insects are all Arthropoda.

What process did farmers use to kill insects that threatened their plants?

Farmers used various methods to kill insects that threatened their plants, including chemical pesticides, biological control agents like ladybugs or parasitic wasps, and mechanical methods like hand-picking or trapping insects. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) combines these approaches to minimize the use of chemicals and maintain a balance between pests and their natural predators.

What are the enzymes which help barnacles attach to hard surfaces?

The glue that barnacles secrete is a peptide that self-assemblies into a mesh triggered by the salinity of sea water. So this turns out not to be an example of a biological reaction that is not catalyzed by enzymes. See the articles in the reference section.

Is whitefly the same with aphids?

No, whiteflies and aphids are different insects. Both are common plant pests that feed on plant sap, but they belong to different insect families. Whiteflies are small, white insects with wings that are known for their distinctive waxy appearance, while aphids are small insects that come in a variety of colors, such as green, yellow, and black.

Why can't humans lay eggs?

Humans are placental mammals, meaning that they develop with the embryo attached to a placenta that allows it to exchange waste and nutrients with the mother. The placenta would not be able to function inside an egg.