Entomology: Mosquitoes Class Insecta
18 Questions
1 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

What is the order of mosquitoes in the classification of insects?

  • Lepidoptera
  • Coleoptera
  • Hemiptera
  • Diptera (correct)

    • What is the number of species of mosquitoes?

  • 2000
  • 3000 (correct)
  • 4000
  • 1000

    • What is the duration of the pupal stage of mosquitoes?

  • Few months
  • Few weeks
  • Few hours
  • Few days (correct)

    • What is the primary food source of mosquitoes?

    <p>Blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of the antennae of male Anopheles mosquitoes?

    <p>Plumose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical lifespan of adult mosquitoes?

    <p>Few weeks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long are maxillary palps in female compared to the proboscis?

    <p>Nearly as long</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is characteristic of the wings of these insects?

    <p>They have spots</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where do sand flies typically breed?

    <p>In dark, damp, wet soil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the activity pattern of sand flies?

    <p>Nocturnal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many genera of medical importance are in the family Phlebotomidae?

    <p>3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the disease transmitted by Phlebotomus?

    <p>Filariasis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary source of food for male sand flies?

    <p>None of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the size of the wheal that accompanies a sand fly bite?

    <p>1-2 cm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the breeding site for house flies?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the duration of the complete life cycle of house flies under optimal conditions?

    <p>2 weeks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the type of mouthparts found in house flies?

    <p>Sponging type</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the medical importance of house flies?

    <p>Mechanical vectors of enteric pathogens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    More Like This

    Use Quizgecko on...
    Browser
    Open
    Browser
    Browser