Can insects get sunburnt?
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Well the lethal thermal limit for most insects is around 45 degrees celsius. At around 60 degrees celsius proteins begin to denature, so if the temperature were to exceed 45 degrees then yeah the majority of insects would die. Especially if they are from a country that is not particularly warm in the summer. If they are from extremely warm regions then their tolerance to high temperatures is much greater than that of an individual from higher latitudes or high altitudes.\n\nno, they cant get sunburnt, although they do use the warmth of the sun to dry their exoskeleton just aftre moulting, so they make themselves crispy, but not burnt!\n\nhope this helps
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Many larval insects are technically the dirtiest looking. Many critters like leaf beetle larvae and aphid lions (lacewing larvae) will actually cover themselves in excrement or the dead bodies of their prey in order to provide themselves with camoflage.\nFlies can be dirty, well more specifically the flesh flies and $hit flies. It all depends on what the fly is feeding on, if it is feeding on nectar, then no, but if they spend their time on rotting carcases and on feces, then yeah they could possibly be a huge vector for disease.
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You could focus sunlight from a bundle of light fibers using a lens and really burn things up.\n\nFocused sunlight can burn holes through steel plates.\n\nAny amount of sunlight falling on something will heat it.\n\nYou only need a simple thermometer to check it out.
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No. All insects have an exoskeleton, a hard covering or special skin (cuticle), which provides support and protects them from water loss. Because of their high surface to volume ratio, insects have the potential to lose water rapidly. The hard cuticle is coated with waxes (long chain hydrocarbons similar to those found in beeswax) which minimizes water loss.
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Yes, they have hearts, to circulate their body fluids, and some may even be said to have 2 (or more?) hearts. So insects are good-hearted little animals. However, their circulation isn't as efficient as in larger animals which have a completely-closed system of arteries and veins (insects lack this).
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just like humans, pets can overdo it in the sun. And Actually pigs have no sweat glands. THAT is why they roll in the mud, so they can cool themselves off. French-fried pooch can peel, scab over and experience pain. Extreme cases can even lead to skin cancer.\nAccording to Novartis Animal Health, there are several things you can do to prevent disaster:\n#   Pay attention to your pet's exposed areas, such as around his lips, ears and nose. Apply sunblock to the tips of your pet's ears and the top of the nose.\n\n#   Protect your fair-haired pet. Just like people with pale white skin, dogs and cats with lighter-colored fur are at greater risk for getting sunburned.\n\n#   Keep your pet in the shade during peak sun hours (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.).\n\n#   Get your pet to a veterinarian if he starts looking like a tomato.\n\nDon't Overdo It In The Heat\n\n#   Heat exhaustion can kill your pet. Never leave a pet alone in a car, even with the windows down. A sunny day can turn a metal car into an oven fairly quickly. Your car can reach 120 degrees Fahrenheit in minutes, even if the weather is reasonable on the outside.\n\n#   Even if you park in shade, don't assume it will stay that way. Remember the earth rotates, so what was shady an hour ago is now sun-beaten.\n\n#   Bring plenty of water, at least a gallon each for both you and your pet. Don't forget the water dish.\n\n#   Don't force your animal to run around after a meal in hot, humid weather. Stick to early morning or evening workout sessions.\n\n#   Don't tie your dog up in the sun or make him stand on the street in hot weather. Keep mid-day walks to a minimum. Dogs perspire through their foot pads, so the longer he is on the hot pavement, the less able he is to cool down. And remember, he's much closer to the hot asphalt than you are.\n\n#   Don't take your pet to the beach unless you can find a cool spot for him. Make sure to rinse any saltwater off too. Again, the hot sand affects his ability to cool down to a greater extent than you.\n\n#   Make sure your pet has a place to hang out when outside. A good doghouse works nice but it's best to bring a dog, or any other animal, into the house and out of the sun.\n\n#   Always give your pet clean, fresh water. Don't forget to check the dish to make sure it's not empty. When replacing water, use cool water.\n\n#   Keep old and overweight animals out of the heat. Snub-nosed dogs, especially bulldogs and Pekingese, and those with heart or lung disease, should be kept indoors in air-conditioning as much as possible.\n\n\n\nWhen It Gets Really Bad\n\nAccording to Debra Primovic, DVM, of the Animal Emergency Clinic in St. Louis, "Heat stroke (hyperthermia - as opposed to hypothermia, which is from being too cold) is a condition arising from extremely high body temperature (rectal temperature of 105 to 110 degrees Fahrenheit), which leads to nervous system abnormalities (such as lethargy, weakness, collapse, seizure or coma)." Don't let this happen to your pet.\nWatch For These Signs\n\n#   Noisy breathing that may indicate upper airway obstruction\n#   Excessive panting\n#   Bright red mucous membranes (e.g. gums, conjunctiva of the eyes)\n#   Weakness\n#   Collapse\n#   Seizure\n#   Coma\n#   High body temperature\n\nIf You See These Signs\n\n#   Place a cool, wet towel over your pet or put your pet in a cool water bath. Do not use ice because it may hurt his skin.\n\n#   Check your pet's temperature rectally. Normal body temperature in dogs and cats is higher than in humans (100.5 to 102.5 F as compared to 98.6 F).\n\n#   If your pet's temperature is over 105 F, call your veterinarian and get him out of the heat ASAP.\n\n#   Bring your pet to a veterinarian or emergency clinic as soon as possible.
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yes, but they don't have noses or any exterior breathing tube to bring air inside the body. Instead, insects breath through their skin. This means that as the insect increases in size, they have less surface area in which they bring air into their body. This is one of the ways that the size of insects is limited to being fairly small, as their body design doesn't scale up very well.
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Well the sun is forever burning,I don't think it would cool down at any point in time.\nI think thats how it is I'm not really sure,ether way they'll burn to a crisp.\nFried monkey!Thats a new one.lol
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Fireflies produce a chemical substance called luciferase that reacts with the oxygen in the air to give off light.  When they let air into their abdomen it glows.  They glow for two reasons.  To attract mates, and to attract other tasty bugs for food.  Depending on the species, fireflies can serve as good thermometers.  They flicker on and off at different rates depending on how cold it is.  By the way, I'm not southern and I usually call them lightning bugs and I don't usually kill them because they probably eat mosquitos...I hate mosquitos.
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The short answer to your question is: chemicals.\n\nSome insects glow all over, and some only in certain places. Some glow all the time, and some only in bursts or flashes. In any event, the glowing is caused by the oxidation of luciferin by luciferase. In English, a specific chemical (called "luciferin" by early physiologists because it could "ignite," so to speak, to make light... "lucifer," get it?) is chemically changed ("oxidized;" electrons are removed from it resulting in its acquiring a positive charge) by a special enzyme ("luciferase;" an enzyme is a special kind of protein that speeds up chemical reactions). Chemical reactions can be of two basic types, one kind requires energy, and the other kind gives off energy. This luciferase-luciferin reaction is of the "energy-giving-off" variety. By "energy given off" scientists mean to say that some form of energy can be detected. The are more than a few forms of energy: heat is probably the most common kind of energy given off by a chemical reaction, but light (radiant energy) is also seen in many reactions. Incidentally, the luciferase-luciferin reaction also gives of heat energy, but it is negligible (98% of the energy is given off as light). \n\nIn lightning bugs, this reaction occurs in special cells on the ventral side (belly) of the posterior (rear end) abdomen (last segment of the insect). The special cells are probably derived from fat cells, and are sandwiched between a reflective layer of cells inside and a transparent cuticle ("skin," sort of) outside. These cells are under the control of the nervous system, which will supply the additional materials necessary to the cells to effect the chemical reaction, stuff like the enzyme itself, oxygen, blood, adrenaline and other compounds. Without some kind of control, the organs would flash all the time or simply stay lit, but you've probably noticed that fireflies only flash at night, dusk being the most popular time.
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Excessive exposure to the sun and regular sunburns can lead to skin cancer
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I had a friend that was allergic to the sun and insect bites. Ray-bees shots were a god send!!
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Yes.\n\nBut even if they do, they can't because the flies are everywhere and are impossible to exterminate.
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I don't think fireflies cause rashes or other marks on human skin.  I often used to visit a farm in upstate NY where there were many, and lots of kids around who liked being outside in the evening - no rashes, but plenty of fireflies (also called lightening bugs.)  I seem to remember that they don't live very long at all, maybe just  weeks.  You probably won't see yours because of that. You can try doing an Internet search to learn more.  I really think they are harmless.
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Vinegar will help take the sting out of a sunburn or you can use coffee grounds. For modern days now use Alvera lotion
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YES! TRY USING ALOE VERA LOTION! YOU CAN FIND IT AT ANY WAL MART STORE; DOLLAR GENERAL STORE; DRUGSTORE; ETC.!\n\nIT IS EXCELLENT FOR SUNBURNS TOO!\n\nARIES
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You can apply Aloe Vera (good for burning) or any remedies for skin burning (from too much sun bathing) or apply the white egg on the burned area it will help for a bit, let your hands all coverd by the white eggs.