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Adenotrophic viviparity

Live birth with maternal nutrient transfer.

African trypanosomiasis

Disease caused by Trypanosoma parasites.

Africanized killer bees

Aggressive hybrid honey bee species.

Almond flower pollination in CA

Pollination crucial for almond crop yield.

Ant antennae

Sensory organs for communication and navigation.

Ant feeding habit

Varied diets including nectar and insects.

Ant-decapitating phorid flies

Parasites that decapitate host ants.

Antlion larva habit

Predatory larvae that trap prey in pits.

Aposematic coloration

Warning colors indicating toxicity to predators.

Argentine ant biology

Invasive species with aggressive colony behavior.

Army ant biology

Nomadic ants known for aggressive foraging.

Armyworm

Larval stage of moths, agricultural pests.

Biting midges

Small flies that bite and transmit diseases. spreads blue tongue virus

Blackflies

Insects known for biting and disease transmission.

Blow flies in forensic entomology

Used to estimate time of death.

Bombardier beetle defensive strategy

Ejects hot chemicals to deter predators.

Book lung

Respiratory structure in arachnids and some insects.

Cabbage butterfly

Common pest affecting cruciferous plants.

Cabbage looper

Larvae that damage cabbage and related crops.

Caddisfly

Aquatic larvae build protective cases from debris.

California dogface butterfly

State insect of California, known for coloration.

Canine heartworm

Parasitic worm transmitted by mosquito bites.

Cardenolide

Toxic compound found in milkweed plants.

Carrion beetle

Feeds on decaying organic matter. scavenger

Casemaking clothes moth

Larvae create cases from fabric for protection.

Characteristics of Insecta

Exoskeleton, segmented body, and jointed appendages.

Characteristics of Lepidoptera

Wings covered in scales, undergo complete metamorphosis.

Cochineal

Red dye produced from scale insects.

Colorado Potato Beetle

Major pest of potato crops.

Corixidae respiration

Breathes through specialized structures on legs.

Crane fly biology

Long-legged flies resembling large mosquitoes.

Cryptic coloration

Camouflage that helps avoid predation.

Dance language of honeybee

Communication method to convey food sources.

Diapause

Dormant state in response to environmental conditions.

Disease and body louse

Vectors for typhus and other diseases.

Diversity in insects

Insects exhibit vast species and ecological variety.

Dividing beetle feeding habit

Feeds on decaying organic matter.

Diving beetle feeding habit

Predatory behavior in aquatic environments.

Dung beetle biology

Recycles nutrients by feeding on feces.

Ecdysone

Hormone triggering molting in insects.

Ecological advantages of dipteran insects

Pollination, decomposition, and pest control roles.

Ephemeroptera

Order of mayflies, known for short lifespan.

Etymology of Hymenoptera

Derived from Greek, meaning 'membranous wings'.

Etymology of Lepidoptera

From Greek, meaning 'scale wings'.

Eusociality

Social structure with cooperative brood care.

Evolution of hexapods

Adaptations leading to diverse insect forms.

Fire ant adaptation

Aggressive behavior and venomous sting.

Firefly bioluminescent organ

Produces light for mating communication.

Fly response to a corpse

Attracts flies for decomposition processes.

Foraging strategies in Myrmicinae

Diverse methods for resource acquisition.

Forensic entomology

Study of insects in legal investigations.

Formic acid

Chemical used by ants for defense.

Function of Malpighian tubules

Excretion and osmoregulation in insects.

Glucosinolates

Compounds in plants deterring herbivores.

Gossamer-winged butterfly

Delicate butterflies with iridescent wings.

Gulf fritillary

Butterfly known for orange and black coloration.

Hair-pencils in butterfly

Structures used for pheromone release.

Haltere

Modified hindwings for balance in flies.

Hamulate wing-coupling mechanism

Connects forewings and hindwings in insects.

Harvester ant

Collects seeds as primary food source.

Hemolymph functions

Circulates nutrients and removes waste.

Holometabolous

Insects undergoing complete metamorphosis.

Hornet

Large, aggressive wasp species.

Hornworm

Larvae of moths, significant agricultural pests.

Horsefly feeding

Bites to feed on blood.

Hydroquinone

Chemical compound used in insect defense.

Hymenoptera biology

Study of wasps, bees, and ants.

Hymenoptera sex determination

Based on fertilization of eggs.

Jewel beetle characteristics

Colorful, metallic appearance and hard shell.

Larvae and adults in Diptera

maggots and true flies

Leaf beetle

Pests of various crops, known for chewing.

Leaf-cutter bee

Cuts leaves to build nests.

Leafcutter ant biology

Cultivates fungus for food using leaves.

Leishmaniasis

Disease transmitted by sandfly bites.

Lycaenidae biology

Family of butterflies with mutualistic relationships.

Maggot therapy

Use of larvae for wound healing.

Mayfly characteristics

Short adult lifespan, aquatic larvae.

Medico-legal forensic entomology

Application of entomology in legal cases.

Mimicry

Resemblance to another species for protection.

Mosquito and diseases

Culex mosquito

Disease: west nile virus

Aedes mosquito

Disease: west nile virus, dengue, zika, yellow fever, canine heartworm

Anopheles mosquito

Disease: canine heartworm, malaria

Moths vs. butterflies

Differences in behavior, morphology, and activity.

Natatorial leg

Adapted for swimming in aquatic insects.

Nesting habits in wasps

Varied structures for brood rearing.

Neuropteran feeding habit

Predatory insects feeding on soft-bodied prey.

Nymphalidae leg

Characteristics of brush-footed butterfly family.

Ocelli

Simple eyes detecting light intensity.

Ommatidia

Compound eyes made of multiple lenses.

Onychophora characteristics

Velvet worms with segmented bodies.

Osmeterium

Defensive organ in caterpillars releasing odors.

Parasitoid vs. predators

Parasitoids develop inside hosts; predators kill prey.

Pentatomidae characteristics

Shield-shaped bugs with distinctive coloration.

Pheromones

Chemical signals for communication among insects.

Phorid flies and ants

Parasites affecting ant colonies.

Pollen basket

Structure in bees for carrying pollen.

Problems caused by invasive ants

Disruption of local ecosystems and competition.

Proleg

Larval appendage aiding in movement.

Proventriculus

Digestive organ in insects.

Puparium

Stage in insect development before adult emergence.

River blindness

Disease caused by parasitic worms transmitted by blackflies.

Robber fly biology

Predatory flies known for aggressive hunting.