Basic Entomology Ch. 9

Agricultural Education 101 with Steve Nugent at Nicholls State University

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What must we know about insects to control them?

The life cycle of insect pests, We must figure out the where, when, and how insects develop.

How are insects classified?

using binomial nomenclature

they are listed in groups based on similarities and types of development

What are some of the important characteristics used to distinguish the different groups of insects?

Types of legs and mouthparts, and the absence or presence of wings

Most insect orders have the ending -ptera which means what?

The insect possesses wings in the adult stage

What are the characteristics that seperate insects into the various orders?

Mouthparts, wings, and type of metamorphosis

Each order of insects has several ___________. This is a group of closely related insects.

Families

Family names end in -idae. List 2 examples of insect families.

aphiade (aphids)

blattiade (cockroaches)

Why don't most insects have a common name?

Most insects do not have a common name because there are so many species of insect. about 3 million.

Insects with common names are showy insects or are _________________ like the honey bee and southern pine beetle.

economically important

TQ Insects are in the class insecta because they possess what 4 characteristics?

*3 body regions

*3 pairs of legs

*1 pair of antennae

*and 1 or 2 pairs of wings (usually 2)

What are the 3 body regions of insects?

Head, Thorax, and Abdomen

Mouthparts are important and differ greatly amoung groups. Name the most common forms of mouthparts.

Chewing, sucking, piercing-sucking, lapping, and sponging

The type of __________ will affect the damage that insects will leave on plants.

Mouthpart

What kind of damage do chewing insects like beetles do?

leave holes in leaves and stems

What kind of damage will piercing insects like aphids do?

The feed on pholem and cause sooty black mold

What is the definition of metamorphosis?

The term metamorphosis literally means a change in form.

What are the 2 types of metamorphosis? Which one is simple and which one is more complex?

Gradual Metamorphosis is simple and Complete Metamorphosis is more complex

What are the 3 stages of development in gradual metamorphosis? Give an example of an insect that undergoes this type.

egg, nymph (look like adults but no wings), and adult

Examples: stink bugs and grasshoppers

What are the 4 stages of complete metamorphosis and what is an example of an insect that undergoes this type of metamorphosis?

egg, larva, pupa, and adult

Examples: Butterflies and houseflies

In complete metamorphosis, ______________ are generally present on larvae even when the adults will have ______________________.

Chewing mouthparts

Sucking mouthparts

(TQ) List 5 major insect pests common in turf and ornamentals

-Aphids -Cinch Bugs

-Beetles -Termites

-Spider Mites (not insects) -Scales

-Whiteflies -Fire Ants

-Thirps -Lace Bugs

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