Natural Thermometers
Natural Thermometers
It is possible to tell the approximate temperature from the emergence of insects and certain animals.
Around 0°C
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Strange, tiny creatures such as springtails, scorpion flies, and occasionally
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net-winged beetle larvae can be`seen on the surface of the snow
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Around 4-5°C
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Mosquitoes and flies emerge and grass frogs appear in woodland puddles
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At 10°C
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Firebugs, ladybird beetles, moths and bats emerge
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Around 12-15°C
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Honeybees emerge
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At 15°C
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Lizards climb onto sun-warmed stones,
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though they only regain speed over 16°C
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At 18°C
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Early-flying butterflies, various nymphs, the peacock,
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the European brimstone, the cabbage white and female bumblebees emerge,
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as well as ants, though their movements are still somewhat clumsy
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Over 20°C
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Snails and slugs emerge.
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