Insect Mouthparts and Reproduction

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Which group of insects has females that are parasitic and have piercing-sucking mouthparts?

  • Nematocera (correct)
  • Brachycera
  • Cyclorrhapha
  • None of the above

Where are the eggs of Nematocera usually laid?

  • On the ground
  • On vegetation
  • In water (correct)
  • In mud

Which group of insects has females that lay their eggs on vegetation overhanging mud or shallow water?

  • Nematocera
  • Brachycera (correct)
  • Cyclorrhapha
  • None of the above

What is the name given to the mobile, worm-like larvae of Cyclorrhapha?

<p>Maggots (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where do the pupae of Cyclorrhapha pupate?

<p>On the ground (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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