Chapter 1 - Basic Entomology

Question 1

A third instar nymph is
A. A caste or division of labor category in a termite colony.
B. An incorrect designation in an insect life cycle.
C. A definitive stage just before the pupal stage.
D. The designated stage between the molted second install and the next molt.

Answer 1

D

Question 2

Which of the following insect orders go through simple or gradual metamorphosis?
A. Silverfish and firebrats
B. Beetles and weevils
C. Termites or grasshoppers
D. Moths and butterflies

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Which of the following insect orders go through complete or complex metamorphosis?
A. Silverfish and firebrats
B. Beetles and weevils
C. Termites
D. Earwigs

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Insects have:
A. 2 distinct body regions and 3 pairs of legs
B. 3 distinct body regions and 4 pairs of legs
C. 3 distinct body regions and 6 legs
D. 2 distinct body regions and 4 pairs of legs

Answer 4

C

Question 5

Spiders are different from insects in that they:
A. Have an exoskeleton.
B. Are cold blooded.
C. have 2 distinct body regions: a cephalothorax and abdomen.
D. Have tarsal claws.

Answer 5

C

Question 6

Which of the following are always considered pests?
A. Ants
B. Dampwood termites
C. Flies
D. Bed bugs

Answer 6

D

Question 7

Termites go through the following developmental stages:
A. Egg, pupa, adult
B. Egg, nymph, pupa, adult
C. Egg, larva, pupa, adult
D. Egg, nymph, adult

Answer 7

d

Question 8

The life cycle of a bees and wasps is classified as

a. Simple metamorphosis
b. Complete metamorphosis
c. No metamorphosis

Answer 8

B

Question 9

The life cycle of aphids, Scales, and leaf hoppers is classified as

a. Simple metamorphosis
b. Complete metamorphosis
c. No metamorphosis

Answer 9

A

Question 10

The life cycle of a True Bug is classified as

a. Simple metamorphosis
b. Complete metamorphosis
c. No metamorphosis

Answer 10

A

Question 11

The life cycle of a Stink Bug is classified as

a. Simple metamorphosis
b. Complete metamorphosis
c. No metamorphosis

Answer 11

A

Question 12

The life cycle of a fly is classified as

a. Simple metamorphosis
b. Complete metamorphosis
c. No metamorphosis

Answer 12

B

Question 13

The life cycle of a mosquito is classified as

a. Simple metamorphosis
b. Complete metamorphosis
c. No metamorphosis

Answer 13

B

Question 14

The life cycle of a moth is classified as

a. Simple metamorphosis
b. Complete metamorphosis
c. No metamorphosis

Answer 14

B

Question 15

The life cycle of a Springtail is classified as

a. Simple metamorphosis
b. Complete metamorphosis
c. No metamorphosis

Answer 15

C

Question 16

The life cycle of a grasshopper, cricket, or cockroach is classified as

a. Simple metamorphosis
b. Complete metamorphosis
c. No metamorphosis

Answer 16

A

Question 17

The life cycle of an earwig is classified as

a. Simple metamorphosis
b. Complete metamorphosis
c. No metamorphosis

Answer 17

A

Question 18

The life cycle of ants is classified as

a. Simple metamorphosis
b. Complete metamorphosis
c. No metamorphosis

Answer 18

B

Question 19

The life cycle of a termite is classified as

a. Simple metamorphosis
b. Complete metamorphosis
c. No metamorphosis

Answer 19

A

Question 20

The life cycle of silverfish/firebrats is classified as

a. Simple metamorphosis
b. Complete metamorphosis
c. No metamorphosis

Answer 20

C

Question 21

The life cycle of a beetle is classified as

a. Simple metamorphosis
b. Complete metamorphosis
c. No metamorphosis

Answer 21

B

Question 22

(True or False)

True Bugs have piercing-sucking mouth parts

Answer 22

True

Question 23

Earwigs have
A. Piercing-sucking mouth parts
B. Pinching mouth parts
C. Siphoning mouth parts
D. Chewing mouth parts

Answer 23

D