Insect Classes Flashcards

Study Notes

Insect Orders and Examples

Blattodea: Includes cockroaches, known for their flattened bodies and long antennae; they are often seen as pests in urban environments.
Coleoptera: Comprises all beetles, the largest order of insects, characterized by hardened forewings and diverse habitats.
Dermaptera: Represents earwigs, identifiable by their pincers or cerci at the rear, they primarily feed on decaying organic matter.
Diptera: Encompasses flies and mosquitoes, distinguished by their single pair of wings and significant roles in ecosystems and disease transmission.
Hemiptera: Features bed bugs and other "true bugs," known for their piercing mouthparts and role in agriculture as pests.
Hymenoptera: Includes ants, bees, and wasps, important for pollination and social behavior in colonies; some species are crucial for ecosystems.
Isoptera: Refers to termites, known for their wood-consuming habits and complex social structures, play vital roles in decomposition.
Lepidoptera: Comprises moths and butterflies, recognized for their scale-covered wings and life cycles that include metamorphosis.
Odonata: Includes dragonflies and damselflies, known for their agile aerial abilities and ecological significance as predators of other insects.
Orthoptera: Contains katydids, grasshoppers, and crickets, recognized for their jumping abilities and distinctive sounds produced by stridulation.
Phasmida: Encompasses stick insects, noted for their camouflage that mimics twigs or leaves, aiding in predator avoidance.
Siphonaptera: Represents fleas, parasites known for their jumping abilities and impact on both wild and domesticated animals.
Trichoptera: Comprises caddisflies, associated with aquatic habitats, known for their larvae that build protective cases from debris.

Description

Test your knowledge of various classes of insects with these flashcards. Explore examples from each class, including Blattodea, Coleoptera, and more. Perfect for entomology students and insect enthusiasts.