Entomology Id Set 4

1. What insect is delicate, with wings narrow at base, and holds its wings over its abdomen when at rest?

Butterfly; lepidoptera; proboscis; sucking

Dragonfly; odonata; complex; chewing

Honeybee; hymenoptera; simple; chewing

Damselfly; odonata; simple; chewing

The characteristics described in the question, such as delicate with wings held over the abdomen, are typical of damselflies, which belong to the order Odonata. Damselflies have simple chewing mouthparts.

Explanation

The characteristics described in the question, such as delicate with wings held over the abdomen, are typical of damselflies, which belong to the order Odonata. Damselflies have simple chewing mouthparts.

2. 1.5-2"; stocky, brown, short antennae; jumping hind legs with chevron pattern.

Ladybug; coleoptera; chewing mouthparts

Housefly; diptera; sponging mouthparts

Differential grasshopper; orthoptera; simple; chewing

Praying mantis; dictyoptera; chewing mouthparts

The correct answer describes the characteristics of a differential grasshopper, which belongs to the order Orthoptera, has simple chewing mouthparts, and distinctive features such as short antennae and chevron pattern on its legs.

Explanation

The correct answer describes the characteristics of a differential grasshopper, which belongs to the order Orthoptera, has simple chewing mouthparts, and distinctive features such as short antennae and chevron pattern on its legs.

3. What insect is usually over 3" long, drab brown with many veins in wings, and has stout jaws with the male having long tusks?

Mosquito; diptera; complete; siphoning.

Ant; hymenoptera; incomplete; chewing.

Dobsonfly; neuroptera; complete; chewing

Butterfly; lepidoptera; incomplete; siphoning.

The characteristics mentioned in the question match those of a Dobsonfly, which belongs to the order Neuroptera, undergoes complete metamorphosis, and feeds by chewing.

Explanation

The characteristics mentioned in the question match those of a Dobsonfly, which belongs to the order Neuroptera, undergoes complete metamorphosis, and feeds by chewing.

4. What insect is stocky with wings thicker at base and holds its wings out to the sides of the body like an airplane?

Grasshopper; orthoptera; incomplete; chewing

Dragonfly; odonata; simple; chewing

Bee; hymenoptera; complex; chewing

Butterfly; lepidoptera; complete; sucking

Dragonflies are characterized by their stocky bodies, wings thicker at the base, and holding their wings out to the sides of the body when at rest. They belong to the order Odonata and have simple chewing mouthparts.

Explanation

Dragonflies are characterized by their stocky bodies, wings thicker at the base, and holding their wings out to the sides of the body when at rest. They belong to the order Odonata and have simple chewing mouthparts.

5. What insect is described as having a long, somewhat flat body, may have short wings, and large 'pincers' on the end of its abdomen?

Earwig; dermaptera; simple; chewing

Butterfly

Ant

Beetle

An earwig is a type of insect belonging to the order Dermaptera. They have a simple chewing mouthpart and are known for their distinctive pincers.

Explanation

An earwig is a type of insect belonging to the order Dermaptera. They have a simple chewing mouthpart and are known for their distinctive pincers.

6. What insect is 1/4" in size, brown with small brown "dash" at the top of each elytron, and has long antennae?

Ant; hymenoptera; incomplete; chewing

Ladybug; coleoptera; holometabolous; siphoning

Stink bug; hemiptera; incomplete; piercing-sucking

Elm leaf beetle; coleoptera; complete; chewing

The description matches that of the Elm leaf beetle, which is a type of coleoptera with complete metamorphosis and a chewing mouthpart. Stink bugs are hemiptera with incomplete metamorphosis, ladybugs are also coleoptera but have holometabolous metamorphosis and siphoning mouthparts, and ants belong to hymenoptera with incomplete metamorphosis and chewing mouthparts.

Explanation

The description matches that of the Elm leaf beetle, which is a type of coleoptera with complete metamorphosis and a chewing mouthpart. Stink bugs are hemiptera with incomplete metamorphosis, ladybugs are also coleoptera but have holometabolous metamorphosis and siphoning mouthparts, and ants belong to hymenoptera with incomplete metamorphosis and chewing mouthparts.

7. 1"; light brown, delicate with squiggly lines in front wings.

European corn borer moth; lepidoptera; complete; sucking

Monarch butterfly; lepidoptera; incomplete; sucking.

Dragonfly; odonata; incomplete; chewing.

Housefly; diptera; incomplete; chewing.

The European corn borer moth matches the description provided - light brown, delicate with squiggly lines on its wings. It belongs to the order Lepidoptera, undergoes complete metamorphosis, and feeds by sucking fluids. The other options do not fit the description given.

Explanation

The European corn borer moth matches the description provided - light brown, delicate with squiggly lines on its wings. It belongs to the order Lepidoptera, undergoes complete metamorphosis, and feeds by sucking fluids. The other options do not fit the description given.

8. What insect has a black head and 'neck' with a lighter-colored body?

European corn borer moth (larvae); lepidoptra; complete; chewing

Honey bee; hymenoptera; incomplete; chewing

American cockroach; blattodea; incomplete; chewing

Monarch butterfly; lepidoptera; incomplete; suction

The European corn borer moth larvae match the description provided with its black head and 'neck' and lighter-colored body. This insect belongs to the lepidoptera order, undergoes complete metamorphosis, and feeds by chewing on plant material.

Explanation

The European corn borer moth larvae match the description provided with its black head and 'neck' and lighter-colored body. This insect belongs to the lepidoptera order, undergoes complete metamorphosis, and feeds by chewing on plant material.

9. What insect is 1-1.5" in size, stocky, with a black somewhat flattened body?

Ladybug; coleoptera; complex; siphoning.

Black widow spider; arachnida; simple; piercing-sucking.

Field cricket; orthoptera; simple; chewing

Honeybee; hymenoptera; membranous; chewing.

The correct answer describes a field cricket, which fits the given description. The incorrect answers do not match the physical characteristics and attributes mentioned in the question.

Explanation

The correct answer describes a field cricket, which fits the given description. The incorrect answers do not match the physical characteristics and attributes mentioned in the question.

10. What insect measures 1/16-1/8"; has a body flat side to side; and possesses singless with a moustache?

Ant; hymenoptera; incomplete; chewing

Mosquito; diptera; complete; piercing-sucking

Flea; siphonaptera; complete; sucking

Tick; ixodida; incomplete; chewing

The correct answer refers to the characteristics of a flea including its size, body structure, and feeding method.

Explanation

The correct answer refers to the characteristics of a flea including its size, body structure, and feeding method.

11. Which insect has a large femur for jumping, can be striped or solid in color, and comes in various sizes?

Ladybug; coleoptera; incomplete; siphoning

Butterfly; lepidoptera; complete; chewing

Grasshopper; orthoptera; incomplete; chewing

Flea beetle; coleoptera; complete; chewing

The answer is a flea beetle, which belongs to the coleoptera order, has a complete metamorphosis, and feeds by chewing on plants. Grasshoppers, on the other hand, are orthoptera insects with incomplete metamorphosis and also use chewing mouthparts but have a different leg structure. Ladybugs are coleoptera insects, but they undergo incomplete metamorphosis and feed by siphoning liquids. Butterflies are lepidoptera insects with complete metamorphosis and feed by siphoning nectar through a proboscis.

Explanation

The answer is a flea beetle, which belongs to the coleoptera order, has a complete metamorphosis, and feeds by chewing on plants. Grasshoppers, on the other hand, are orthoptera insects with incomplete metamorphosis and also use chewing mouthparts but have a different leg structure. Ladybugs are coleoptera insects, but they undergo incomplete metamorphosis and feed by siphoning liquids. Butterflies are lepidoptera insects with complete metamorphosis and feed by siphoning nectar through a proboscis.