Flies have a head, thorax, abdomen, wings, 6 legs and compound eyes.
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Where do cockroaches like to live?
They like to live in bathtubs or under sinks.
100
What is he queen bee's job?
The queen bee has to lay the eggs.
100
What do paper wasps live in?
They live in nests.
100
What are the three stages of development praying mantises go through?
They go through egg - nymph - adult.
200
Flies have thousands of tiny hairs that act like what?
Suction cups.
200
What do cockroaches like to eat?
They will eat just about anything they can find.
200
What are male bees called?
Male bees are called drones.
200
How long do Paper Wasps typically live?
Paper Wasps typically live for one year.
200
Do Praying Mantises go through complete or incomplete metamorphosis? How do you know?
They go through incomplete metamorphosis because they only go through 3 stages of development. Egg-nymph-adult
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What is the most common type of fly? A. horsefly, B. housefly, C. Dragon Fly, D. Fire Fly
The housefly is the most common.
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How long have cockroaches been around?
They have been around since before the dinosaurs.
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Worker bees have several jobs to do in the hive. What are 2 of their jobs?
1. They clean the hive. 2. They take care of of the larva and pupa. 3. They guard the hive. 4. They collect pollen and nectar. 5. They make honey.
300
How do wasps keep their nests cool in the hot summer months?
Some wasps fan the nest with their beating wings. while others spread water over the combs to keep the nests cool.
300
How did the Praying Mantis get its name?
They were named for the way they hold their front legs together as if they are praying.
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What animals like to eat flies?
Fish, snakes, frogs, birds and other insects eat flies.
400
What time of day would you likely find a cockroach? A. Morning, B. Lunchtime, C. Supper time, D. Nighttime
They like to come out at night.
400
Where do honeybees store the pollen when they are out collecting it?
They store the pollen is the basket hairs behind their back legs.
400
Where are some typical places queen wasps hibernate in the winter?
Queens may hibernate in your attic, in logs, or in bushes. They will come out in the spring and begin building her nest.
400
What do Praying Mantises like to eat?
They eat flies, aphids, moths, and other insects.
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What is fly larva called?
Fly larvae are called maggots.
500
Describe the cockroach's mouth parts and what they do.
Cockroaches have two pairs of jaws used for biting, cutting, and chewing food.
500
Do Honeybees go through complete or incomplete metamorphosis? Name the stages of the Honeybees life cycle.
Honeybees go through complete metamorphosis. The stages of their life cycle are egg - larva - pupa - adult.
500
Explain how the queen wasps builds the nest.
The queen finds a piece of grass or wood and using her saliva she chews the material until it forms a paper paste. She then attaches it to wherever she is going to build the nest. Then she adds the chambers and starts laying eggs.
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Praying Mantises like all insects have three body parts and this this type of skeleton. Name the things all insects have.
All insects have a head, thorax and abdomen. They all have 6 legs, antenna, and an exoskeleton.