Insects

There are various types of insects in this planet, Earth. To survive in this planet, each bugs uses adaptation, which makes each insects unique and special. The definition of adaptation is “the ability of a species to survive in a particular ecological niche, …especially through natural selection.” (Dictionary.com) Through all the ‘adaptation skill’ that bugs use, this particular insect mentioned in article, Podisus maculiventris, uses a special skill when laying the egg. Podisus maculiventris,…

the second day however it was mostly dedicated to the identification of the kingdom of insects that surrounded the freshwater biome. After the morning ablutions, the group was given some education into the proper use of the equipment that was provided in order to begin the Bio Blitz, which was essentially a search and identification program. Within this period of time, the sweeping of both land and airborne insects would be caught and placed into confinement for proper tagging and…

You can be more than an insect. You can be more than a mediocre worker in this world. Be somebody that changes the world. Be the person who leads the charge against the expectations of today’s society. Don’t be an insect. Be somebody who makes a difference, not just for yourself but for the world. Be somebody who changes the world. Sometimes, the queen gets assassinated. Sometimes there is a revolt. Start that revolt inside you. A revolt to keep you from turning into an insect. A revolt to keep…

the use of Boric acid which contacts the cockroach and tears up the intestinal gut wall. The most common of these belong to the chemical classes called pyrethroids. They kill by disrupting the insect’s nervous system, each in a specific manner. The insect growth regulator hydro-prene is used in some formulations. One important factor when applying these insecticides is following the label instructions thoroughly because the improper use of these chemicals can cause severe damage human body. The…

Compare and Contrast By:Hunter Beach The texts “Eat your Bugs” and “Insect Farmers...” By Miguel Villar and Laura Allen are similar and diffrent in meany other ways. First, both texts talk about eating bugs.For example, on page ”21 of “Eat Your Bugs”it states that if you're hungry and you're with friends and you go to a restaurant and the menu has bugs for food. ,and on page 1 of “Insect Farmers ” It talks about eating cricket tacos. This is similar because in the topic sentence they are both…

happen to be insects. These 10 weirdest looking insects may be evolved to live their best life, but they sure do look weird doing it. Check them out for yourself below - but first, grab that bug spray. Number Ten: Tailed Emperor Butterfly Caterpillar.The tailed emperor butterfly caterpillar can be found in Australia during spring. Though its body resembles that of a normal caterpillar, its head is covered in armor and pointy horns. Though this is a fairly normal defense mechanism in the insect…

Dawkins now starts to switch to natural selection. He begins with the discussion of plants have a part in insects and birds evolving. The plants bride the insects and birds with food. They are drawn in by the rich good taste of the flowers nectar. For bees, the flower leaves a sort of trace to guide them. This trace is in fact ultraviolet pigments that draw in the bees. Not only bees, but other creatures are able to see these pigments as well. Their systems are suited to view certain shapes,…

attention from many environmental agencies. On January 11th, it received protections given by the U.S. Endangered Species Act. This is the very first variation of bumblebee to be place on the list. Rusty patched bumblebees are considered as a very social insect, living in colonies led by a single queen. Workers and males are designated by their reddish splotches found on their backs, hence their name. The bees are natives of North America, once found across Midwestern and eastern united states,…

The monarch butterfly’s wings at first appear small, shriveled, and insufficient. For the next hour the vulnerable butterfly clings to it’s empty chrysalis, unable to fly. Hemolymph, the blood-like substance of insects, is pumped through the butterfly's body as it adapts to it’s surroundings. The same substance called hemolymph rushes to the insect's wings, enlarging them and making them strong. It only takes a short hour for the monarch butterfly’s wings to strength…

Monarch Butterflies and Public Awareness More than beautiful butterflies, monarch butterflies contribute to the health of our planet. While feeding on nectar, they pollinate many types of wildflowers and make our fruits. The monarch butterfly is known by scientists as Danaus plexippus, which in Greek literally means "sleepy transformation." The name evokes the species' ability to hibernate and metamorphize. There are four stages in the life cycle of a butterfly. A monarch begins life as a…