Identifying Common and Scientific Names of Insect Families

1. What is another name for Mantispidae?

Mantises

Mantidflies

Lacewing mantis

Wasp mantis

Mantispidae are commonly referred to as mantidflies, not mantises, wasp mantis, or lacewing mantis.

Explanation

Mantispidae are commonly referred to as mantidflies, not mantises, wasp mantis, or lacewing mantis.

About This Quiz

Explore the fascinating families of Neuroptera, Coleoptera, and Hemiptera in this focused assessment. Enhance your understanding of insect taxonomy and diversity, essential for students and professionals in biological sciences, particularly entomology. This quiz is designed to test your knowledge and deepen your appreciation of these insect groups.

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2. What is another name for Chrysopidae?

Green lacewings

Silver beetles

Blue dragonflies

Red ladybugs

Chrysopidae is commonly known as green lacewings due to their delicate appearance and green color. Silver beetles, blue dragonflies, and red ladybugs do not belong to the same insect family.

Explanation

Chrysopidae is commonly known as green lacewings due to their delicate appearance and green color. Silver beetles, blue dragonflies, and red ladybugs do not belong to the same insect family.

3. What is another name for the antlions species?

Dragonflies

Beetles

Grasshoppers

Antlionslook like drab odonate

The correct answer refers to the family of antlions, which are known for their unique appearance and behavior.

Explanation

The correct answer refers to the family of antlions, which are known for their unique appearance and behavior.

4. What is another name for Corydalidae?

Butterflies

Grasshoppers

Dragonflies

Dobsonflieslarge bodyocelli present

Corydalidae is commonly known as dobsonflies due to their large body size and the presence of ocelli.

Explanation

Corydalidae is commonly known as dobsonflies due to their large body size and the presence of ocelli.

5. What is the common name of the insect with the scientific name Sialidae?

Bees

Alderfliesocelli absentmedium bodies (<25mm)

Dragonflies

Ants

The correct common name for the insect with the scientific name Sialidae is alderflies, characterized by the absence of ocelli and medium-sized bodies.

Explanation

The correct common name for the insect with the scientific name Sialidae is alderflies, characterized by the absence of ocelli and medium-sized bodies.

6. What is the common name for the insect family Hemerobiidae?

Brown lacewings

Green lacewings

Red lacewings

Blue lacewings

Hemerobiidae is a family of insects commonly known as brown lacewings due to their brown coloration. While other lacewings may come in different colors such as green, blue, or red, brown lacewings specifically refer to the Hemerobiidae family.

Explanation