Insects Archives | Earth Life https://earthlife.net/category/insects/ An encyclopedia of life on earth Tue, 09 Apr 2024 22:50:53 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://earthlife.net/wp-content/uploads/cropped-Life-Earth-Favicon-512x512-1-32x32.webp Insects Archives | Earth Life https://earthlife.net/category/insects/ 32 32 Insect Integument https://earthlife.net/insect-integument/ https://earthlife.net/insect-integument/#respond Mon, 13 Nov 2023 08:50:24 +0000 https://earthlife.net/?p=3034601 Insect Integument Among the millions of remarkable adaptations that have enabled insects to thrive as the most diverse group of organisms on Earth, the ingenious design of their protective outer covering – the insect integument – stands out. This complex, multi-layered exoskeletal system provides a tough external armor that shields soft internal tissues from damage …

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]]> https://earthlife.net/insect-integument/feed/ 0 Parasitoids https://earthlife.net/parasitoids/ https://earthlife.net/parasitoids/#respond Fri, 10 Nov 2023 02:15:33 +0000 https://earthlife.net/?p=3034624 What Are Parasitoids? Parasitoids are a diverse and ecologically significant group that has young which develop on or within a host and eventually kill it. They differ from true parasites that derive nutrients from hosts. There are estimated to be over 600,000 global parasitoid species, predominantly wasps, flies, beetles, and mites.  Parasitoids play vital ecological …

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]]> https://earthlife.net/parasitoids/feed/ 0 Toxic Beetles of the Lycid Family https://earthlife.net/toxic-beetles-of-the-lycid-family/ https://earthlife.net/toxic-beetles-of-the-lycid-family/#respond Mon, 06 Nov 2023 11:23:00 +0000 https://earthlife.net/?p=3031269 The Toxic Beetles of the Lycid Family The Lycid family of beetles, also known as net-winged beetles, contains over 600 species worldwide that display a fascinating array of chemical defenses. These include species with toxic secretions, glowing bioluminescence, and explosive chemical reactions.  In this article, we will provide an overview of some of the most …

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]]> https://earthlife.net/toxic-beetles-of-the-lycid-family/feed/ 0 Insect Ecology https://earthlife.net/insect-ecology/ https://earthlife.net/insect-ecology/#respond Mon, 06 Nov 2023 09:18:51 +0000 https://earthlife.net/?p=3031247 Insect Ecology Introduction Insect ecology is the branch of ecology that studies the interactions and relationships between insects and their biotic and abiotic environments. Insects makeup over 75% of all animal species on Earth, occupy nearly all terrestrial and freshwater habitats, and play major roles in ecosystem functioning. Insect ecologists aim to understand the factors …

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]]> https://earthlife.net/insect-ecology/feed/ 0 Leafhoppers https://earthlife.net/leafhoppers/ https://earthlife.net/leafhoppers/#respond Wed, 01 Nov 2023 01:45:32 +0000 https://earthlife.net/?p=3030331 Leafhoppers (Homoptera Cicadellidae) Leafhoppers belong to the diverse insect family Cicadellidae in the order Hemiptera. With over 22,000 described species, they represent one of the most species-rich families of plant-feeding insects globally.  Leafhoppers have an extensive evolutionary history since originating in the Jurassic period almost 200 million years ago. Over time, leafhoppers have undergone extensive …

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]]> https://earthlife.net/leafhoppers/feed/ 0 Leafhoppers Canada and Alaska https://earthlife.net/leafhoppers-canada-and-alaska/ https://earthlife.net/leafhoppers-canada-and-alaska/#respond Tue, 31 Oct 2023 21:20:19 +0000 https://earthlife.net/?p=3029467 Leafhoppers of Canada and Alaska (Homoptera: Cicadellidae)   Leafhoppers found in Canada and Alaska belong to the family Cicadellidae and subfamily Deltocephalinae within the insect order Homoptera. The leafhopper fauna of these regions is very diverse, with over 400 species from 9 different subfamilies identified so far.  The most widespread and species-rich subfamily is Deltocephalinae. …

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]]> https://earthlife.net/leafhoppers-canada-and-alaska/feed/ 0 What Eats Grubs? https://earthlife.net/what-eats-grubs/ https://earthlife.net/what-eats-grubs/#respond Tue, 24 Oct 2023 21:37:26 +0000 https://earthlife.net/?p=3022529 What Eats Grubs? What Do Grubs Eat? The larval stage of many beetles, insects and other creatures is known as a grub. They feed on decaying matter and plant roots in the soil. They play a vital role in the ecosystem’s nutrient cycle and are an important food source for animals. What eats grubs, then? What do grubs themselves …

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]]> https://earthlife.net/what-eats-grubs/feed/ 0 What Eats Termites? https://earthlife.net/what-eats-termites/ https://earthlife.net/what-eats-termites/#respond Tue, 24 Oct 2023 03:10:56 +0000 https://earthlife.net/?p=3022493 What Eats Termites? What Do Termites Eat? The termites live in small colonies, and they feed on wood as well as other plants containing cellulose. When termites start eating wood structures, they become pests. Understanding the food that termites consume and what they eat can give you valuable insights for termite prevention and control. Natural …

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]]> https://earthlife.net/what-eats-termites/feed/ 0 The Decline Of Insects https://earthlife.net/the-decline-of-insects/ https://earthlife.net/the-decline-of-insects/#respond Mon, 23 Oct 2023 21:09:24 +0000 https://earthlife.net/?p=3022385 The Decline Of Insects On Our Planet According to a global scientific review published in Biological Conservation, over 40% of all insect species are threatened with extinction in the coming decades. Insects play a critical role in enabling the normal functioning of ecosystems globally. They pollinate over 75% of leading food crops, allow plant reproduction …

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]]> https://earthlife.net/the-decline-of-insects/feed/ 0 What Eats Insects? https://earthlife.net/what-eats-insects/ https://earthlife.net/what-eats-insects/#respond Mon, 23 Oct 2023 10:59:52 +0000 https://earthlife.net/?p=3022373 What Eats Insects? What Do Insects Eat? Insects play a significant role in the global food supply chain. Insects are an important source of food for many animals, and they also feed on plants and smaller insects. Understanding what insects eat and what insects eat provides useful insights into larger ecological systems. What Eats Insects? Insects are …

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