Facts in "Bugs & Insects" Category

#1749 - Bugs & Insects Fact       2  
The natural diet of Lady Beetles consists of soft bodied insects such as aphids, spider mites, and young caterpillars. Adults can consume up to 100 aphids a day.
#1750 - Bugs & Insects Fact       1  
Certain species of male butterflies produce scents that serve in attracting females during courtship.
#1751 - Bugs & Insects Fact       4  
The Giant cricket of Africa enjoys eating human hair.
#1752 - Bugs & Insects Fact       -1  
A nest in which insects or spiders deposit their eggs is called a "nidus".
#1753 - Bugs & Insects Fact       2  
Honeybees have hair on their eyes.
#1754 - Bugs & Insects Fact       3  
The only insect that can turn its head 360 degrees is the praying mantis.
#1755 - Bugs & Insects Fact       0  
Scientists have identified more than 300 viruses capable of bringing fatal diseases to insects. The organisms are believed to be entirely different than those that cause disease in humans, and are thus harmless to man.
#1756 - Bugs & Insects Fact       3  
The average airspeed of the common housefly is 4 1/2 mph. A housefly beats its wings about 20,000 times per minute.
#1757 - Bugs & Insects Fact       2  
Small cockroaches are more likely to die on their backs than large cockroaches.
#1758 - Bugs & Insects Fact       -2  
There is an average of 50,000 spiders per acre in green areas.

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