Study Manual for Pest Management Basic Entomology Flashcards
Breaking down the enemy as a whole
What is the name for distinct groups within the animal kingdom?
Phyla.
How many species of insect have been identified and how many are there assumed to be?
1 million insects discovered, with the possibility of 30 million more.
Which species of insects have the greatest number?
Bettles, fly moth and butterfly, and wasp/ant/bee groups.
What is the percentage of insects considered a pest to humans, crops, animals, and fiber?
Less than 1%.
What are the three important pieces of knowledge one must know in order to conduct quality management programs?
The insect classification, identification procedures, and the life cycle.
What are the names of classes associated with insects in the kingdom of Phyla?
Arthropoda (joint footed) and Hexapoda (six feet).
How else are classes of insects divided?
Orders, families, and species.
True or False: Insects are invertebrates.
True. This means animals that don’t have a backbone.
What is the name of the outer skeleton of an insect?
Exoskeleton.
What characteristics also separate insects?
Three-body regions (head, thorax, and abdomen).
