Physical Ability of Insects

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Physical Ability of Insects
INTRODUCTION
Bugs are a group of insects mostly beetles which belong in the order Coleoptera. This order contains a large number of insects which are found in almost any habitat. They are distinguished from other insects by their chewing mouthparts. Their forewings are converted into hardened elytra. Hind wings are folded lengthwise across and under the elytra. They exhibit simple metamorphosis marked by four life stages. These are the egg, larva, pupa, and adult (Bouchard, 10). Examples include scarab beetles, dung beetles, black beetles and pill beetles. This study aims at revealing physical capabilities of beetles. This is based on standing at a natural position after tipping over.
METHODOLOGY
The bug or beetle was identified in the field. It was then placed on a level ground and tipped over. Observations were made on its attempt to flip over. The beetle was given a slight assistance to help it on its back. It was then flipped again and observations were made.
RESULTS
After flipping the beetle over it kept lying on its back. It kept rolling its feet tirelessly. In the second attempt, the insect still remained on its back while its legs were frantically pawing the air in an attempt to flip over. The bug was able to roll back to its normal position after being flicked a bit.
Fig 1. Beetle on its back

DISCUSSION
The bug cannot roll over by itself. Apparently, its body was too big in relation to its feet. Its legs were either too weak or too short to spring the body back to its position.

The bug could still not learn and depends on other forces of nature like wind or humans to flip over. CONCLUSION
There are many circumstances in which a bug may flip over like falling from a wall or any raised place. The morphology of bugs, in this case, a beetle remains the main hindrance for its ability to flip back up. It is hard for the insect to learn how to stand by itself. It will continue depending on forces of nature to regain its normal standing position.
Works Cited
Bouchard, Patrice, et al. “The Book of Beetles.” (2014), www.press.uchicago.edu/dam/ucp/books/pdf/9780226082752_blad.pdf