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Exploring the Life Cycle of the Mud Dauber Wasp

Discover the fascinating world of the Mud Dauber Wasp, a small insect about 1.5 mm in length with unique characteristics such as six jointed legs, wings, and three body sections made of chitin. Learn about its movement patterns, reproduction methods (both asexual and sexual), adaptation strategies, and response to environmental changes. Uncover how the WOWBug obtains nutrients, creates energy, excretes waste, and adapts over time in its habitat. This small but mighty insect showcases the intricate processes of life and is a remarkable species to study. Join us in exploring the life cycle of the Mud Dauber Wasp and gain a new perspective on this incredible creature.

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Exploring the Life Cycle of the Mud Dauber Wasp

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  2. 8 processes of Life • Life Cycle • Obtain Nutrients and Create Energy • Made of Cells • Movement • Reproduce • Excrete • Respond to Changes in Environment • Adapt over Time

  3. Description- • About 1.5 mm in length • six jointed legs • fourwings (most) • 3 body sections: head, thorax, abdomen • Exoskeleton made of chitin- nonliving protein-carbohydrate compound secreted by arthropods • Small, harmless, parasitic wasp- unable tosting humans • Found around world, in U.S. located in South Eastern states- mud dauber wasp location

  4. WOWBug Classification Melittobia digitata Same Phylum as: Spiders, ticks, mites, scorpions, millipedes, centipedes, crayfish, lobster

  5. Movement- 1. Walking 2. Hop- used to surprise predator 3. Flying- rarely, too light

  6. Cellular Respiration SPIRACLES- used for gas exchange

  7. Respond to Environment 1. Play dead - used to escape predators 2. Attracted to light and like to crawl upward 3. Grooming

  8. Reproduction 95 % of population female 1. Asexual- parthenogenesis • No male required, chemical released allows fertilization to • occur • Few eggs produced, usually develop into males that • mate with other females 2. Sexual- - requires a male for fertilization, 800 eggs produced 95% female

  9. Female vs Male

  10. Life Cycle Mud Dauber Wasp PARASITE HOST: Mud Dauber Wasp Pupa

  11. 18-25 days total parasite 14 days as adult- do not feed

  12. Summarizing 8 Life Processes 1. Made of Cells- The WOWBug is multicellular because it consists of many different body parts. Each part has different cells. • Reflection • In this unit I learned about parthenogenesis. This is a form of asexual reproduction used by a WOWBug to help prevent extinction.

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