Entomology Id Set 7

1. What insect possesses long, green antennae, can jump with its hind legs, and varies in sizes?

Long-horned grasshopper; orthoptera; simple; chewing

Monarch butterfly; lepidoptera; complete; sucking.

Black widow spider; arachnida; simple; biting.

Fire ant; hymenoptera; complete; chewing.

The long-horned grasshopper fits the description given in the question as it has green antennae, jumping hind legs, and can vary in sizes. Additionally, it belongs to the Orthoptera order, has simple metamorphosis, and feeds by chewing on plant material.

Explanation

The long-horned grasshopper fits the description given in the question as it has green antennae, jumping hind legs, and can vary in sizes. Additionally, it belongs to the Orthoptera order, has simple metamorphosis, and feeds by chewing on plant material.

2. What large, pale green insect has 'tails' on its hind wings?

Dragonfly; odonata; complete; chewing

Grasshopper; orthoptera; incomplete; chewing

Butterfly; diptera; incomplete; chewing

Luna moth; lepidoptera; complete; sucking

The correct answer describes the Luna moth, which is a type of moth in the lepidoptera order. It undergoes complete metamorphosis and feeds by sucking fluids.

Explanation

The correct answer describes the Luna moth, which is a type of moth in the lepidoptera order. It undergoes complete metamorphosis and feeds by sucking fluids.

3. Which insect has a long, fragile looking body; one or two pairs of triangular shaped wings that have many veins; two or three long cerci on the tail; very short antennae; and comes in various sizes?

Butterfly

Mayfly; ephemeroptera; simple; chewing

Grasshopper

Ant

The description provided matches that of a Mayfly, which belongs to the order Ephemeroptera and has a simple chewing mouthpart.

Explanation

The description provided matches that of a Mayfly, which belongs to the order Ephemeroptera and has a simple chewing mouthpart.

4. What is a small, oval-shaped body covered with white powder and may have a pink tinge when pinned?

Mealybug; homoptera; simple; sucking

Earwig; dermaptera; simple; biting.

Ladybug; coleoptera; complex; chewing.

Aphid; hemiptera; complex; piercing-sucking.

The mealybug is a type of insect belonging to the homoptera order, characterized by its small, oval-shaped body covered with white powder. When pinned for display, mealybugs may appear to have a pink tinge. Mealybugs are known for their simple sucking mouthparts allowing them to feed on plant sap.

Explanation

The mealybug is a type of insect belonging to the homoptera order, characterized by its small, oval-shaped body covered with white powder. When pinned for display, mealybugs may appear to have a pink tinge. Mealybugs are known for their simple sucking mouthparts allowing them to feed on plant sap.

5. What shiny, long to oval-shaped insect has a 'tail' that is typically pointed?

Praying mantis; mantodea; incomplete; chewing.

Metallic wood-boring beetle; coleoptera; complete; chewing

Silverfish; thysanura; incomplete; chewing.

Green bottle fly; diptera; complete; siphoning.

The correct answer refers to the metallic wood-boring beetle, which is known for its shiny appearance, long to oval-shaped body, and a pointed 'tail'. The incorrect answers provide information about other insects with different characteristics.

Explanation

The correct answer refers to the metallic wood-boring beetle, which is known for its shiny appearance, long to oval-shaped body, and a pointed 'tail'. The incorrect answers provide information about other insects with different characteristics.

6. What insect is round, yellow to tan in color, with a dot pattern on each elytron front to back as three, three, two?

Firefly; Coleoptera; incomplete; biting

Mexican bean beetle; coleoptera; chomplete; chewing

Japanese beetle; Coleoptera; incomplete; chewing

Ladybug; Hemiptera; incomplete; sucking

The Mexican bean beetle is a coleopteran insect with a round, yellow to tan coloration. Its elytra (forewings) have a distinct dot pattern of three dots, three dots, and two dots along the front to back. This beetle is known for its chewing mouthparts, which lead to damage on bean plants.

Explanation

The Mexican bean beetle is a coleopteran insect with a round, yellow to tan coloration. Its elytra (forewings) have a distinct dot pattern of three dots, three dots, and two dots along the front to back. This beetle is known for its chewing mouthparts, which lead to damage on bean plants.

7. What is a small bug that measures 1/16 inch and has a black and white pattern?

Minute pirate bug; hemiptra; simple; sucking

Spiny lobster; decapoda; compound; omnivorous.

Honeybee; hymenoptera; complex; nectar.

Ladybug; coleoptera; simple; herbivorous.

The correct answer refers to the minute pirate bug, which belongs to the hemiptera order and has a simple sucking mouthpart. The other options do not match the description given in the question.

Explanation

The correct answer refers to the minute pirate bug, which belongs to the hemiptera order and has a simple sucking mouthpart. The other options do not match the description given in the question.

8. What insect is described as having a 1.5" brown, somewhat flattened body with front legs made for digging?

Ant; hymenoptera; complex; chewing

Mole cricket; orthoptera; simple; chewing

Beetle; coleoptera; simple; siphoning

Spider; arachnida; complex; biting

Mole crickets are known for their unique appearance and behavior, making them easily identifiable based on the description provided. Ants have different characteristics such as a segmented body and biting mouthparts. Beetles have a hard forewing covering their wings, and they feed through siphoning. Spiders have eight legs, fangs, and spin webs to catch their prey.

Explanation

Mole crickets are known for their unique appearance and behavior, making them easily identifiable based on the description provided. Ants have different characteristics such as a segmented body and biting mouthparts. Beetles have a hard forewing covering their wings, and they feed through siphoning. Spiders have eight legs, fangs, and spin webs to catch their prey.

9. What insect is orange with black veins?

Monarch butterfly; lepidoptera; complete; sucking

Ladybug

Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly

Praying Mantis

The Monarch butterfly is known for its distinct orange color with black veins. Ladybugs are red with black spots, Tiger Swallowtail Butterflies are yellow with black stripes, and Praying Mantises are usually green or brown in color.

Explanation

The Monarch butterfly is known for its distinct orange color with black veins. Ladybugs are red with black spots, Tiger Swallowtail Butterflies are yellow with black stripes, and Praying Mantises are usually green or brown in color.