Chapter 2-Intro To Entomology/ Insect Development, Classification And Identification

Question 1

Most insects are difficult to kill when they are:

Answer 1

In their pupae. If no pupal stage, in the egg.

Question 2

What is the name the insect order for ants, bees, and wasps?

Answer 2

Hymenoptera

Question 3

Invertebrates have no

Answer 3

Backbone

Question 4

What type of mouthparts do adult Lepidoptera have?

Answer 4

Siphoning

Question 5

What is the main purpose of the thorax?

Answer 5

Locomotion/movement

Question 6

What is the main purpose of the abdomen?

Answer 6

Nutrition/Reproduction

Question 7

What is insect blood called?

Answer 7

Hemolymph

Question 8

What are the 4 stages of complete metamorphosis?

Answer 8

Egg, larvae, pupae, adult

Question 9

True or False: All insects are Arthropods, but not all arthropods are insects.

Answer 9

True

Question 10

What are defining characteristics of arthropods?

Answer 10

Exoskeleton. Segmented Bodies. Jointed Appendages. Bilateral Symmetry. Open Circulatory System.

Question 11

The openings on the side an insect’s body which allow them to breathe are known as:

Answer 11

Spiracles

Question 12

Knowing what mouthparts an insects helps us to understand their:

Answer 12

Diet

Question 13

What order of insect is known for having a pronotum?

Answer 13

Blattodea(Cockroach)

Question 14

True or False: insect with complete metamorphosis are more highly evolved?

Answer 14

True

Question 15

What does CSI stand for?

Answer 15

Chitin synthesis inhibitor