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Can Bugs Spit, Puke, or Do Both?
Written by Nancy Miorelli Simple answer is yes and yes! There’s a couple reasons why insects spit or vomit. The first is to protect itself. To help digest food. But lets look at some specific examples.
Posted in Behavior
Tagged Bugs, Caterpillar, House Fly, Insects, Kids Questions, Spit, Termite, Vomit
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Cough it Up – Fly Vomit
Written by Nancy Miorelli You’ve probably noticed an intrepid fly boldly navigating your pizza, lapping up oils and pizza sauce. Shortly after enjoying some of your meal, the fly, assuming it’s the kind with the lapping mouth parts, will have … Continue reading
Posted in Behavior, Physiology
Tagged Blood Splatter, Extra Oral Digestion, Flies, Fly, Forensic Entomology, Vomit
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