Insects Flashcards
What are some reasons insects make good pets?
easy to care for and control pests
What are the names of the stages in complete metamorphosis
egg
larva
pupa
adult
What is molting in insects?
Shedding of exoskeleton
What are some factors to consider when keeping insects as pets?
temp, light, moisture
diet
insecticides and nicotine on plants
what is the purpose of the the hissing in the Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches?
threatened
mating
alert other roaches of something
What are some examples of insects that are recyclers?
cockroaches
dung beetle
What are some characteristics of mantids that make them good predators?
camouflage
wait for food to come to them
what are the three defense mechanisms that tarantulas have?
stand on back legs
bare fangs
raise hairs
What can we tell about the toxicity of a scorpion based on the size of it’s pinchers?
the larger the more poisonous
