Explore the world of insect mouths and insect mouthparts. Learn about the many different mouth types and how they have evolved to help the insects...
Gustation in insects: taste qualities and types of evidence used to show taste function of specific body partsinsecttastegustationgustatory receptorsensillaThe insect equivalent of taste buds are gustatory sensilla, which have been found on mouthparts, pharynxes, antennae, legs, wings, and ovipositors...
Both nymph and adult stink bugs have beak-shaped piercing/sucking mouthparts they use to extract juices from food sources. Common Name These insects get their common name from the malodorous smell of the chemical they release in defense of a perceived threat. Stink Bug Groups Most stink bugs ...
A little smaller thanhouse flies, these insects emerge in the spring. They use their scissor-like mouthparts to open skin, sodeer flybites are rather painful. Horse Flies Like deer flies, these pests slice into the skin when they bite, which causes pain and swelling. The large size of a...
which also include moths. They are the flying insects with large scaly wings and they have six jointed legs and three body parts: head, thorax, and the abdomen like all other insects. The wings of the butterflies are attached to the thorax and also they have a pair of antennae, compound...
A female mosquito has finely tuned senses that help her find the blood meal she needs in order to reproduce. New research reveals how the insects experience the taste of blood. Credit: ©Alex Wild, used by permission It's one of the world's deadliest animals, and it has a taste for ...
The wings of a butterfly are actually transparent. They are covered with tiny scales that reflect light in different colors, creating the beautiful patterns we see. Each wing is made up of a protein known as chitin, which is also found in the exoskeleton of insects. This chitin is clear,...
The Immune System of Insects. The basic difference between insect and vertebrate immunity is the missing highly specific antigen response of the acquired immune system in insects. Nevertheless, in the 400 million years of evolution, insects developed a powerful defense strategy against bacteria, fungi...
Flies are a very common pest and infestations should not be taken lightly. An Ehrlich specialist can help you get rid of flies at your home or business. Your specialist will find out what type of fly is invading your home, implement a control method to fix the problem, and provide you ...
Chiggers most commonly bite in areas of thinned skin such as wrinkles and folds. When the chigger bites, it inserts its feeding structures and mouthparts into the skin. Most insects do not usually attack humans unless they are provoked. Many bites and stings are defensive. Insects sting to pro...