Insects

Entomology for beginners

Entomology is the study of insects. This page provides some basic information on insects. First we look at the anatomy of adult insects, and then we will see a short story about the metamorphosis of insects. Insect anatomy To learn more about the anatomy, click on the different body parts of this insect !! Metamorphosis

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Insect Proverbs and Quotes

A collection of proverbs, expressions, quotes, poems, songs, etc. all about insects, spiders and some other small critters. If you know more insect related quotes or proverbs, please send me a message. Ant Bed bug Bee Beetle Bookworm Bug Butterfly Caterpillar Centipede Chafer Cicada Cockroach Cricket Drone Dung beetle Firefly Flea Fly Fruit fly Glowworm

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Thysanoptera

The insect order Thysanoptera includes the thrips. Here are a few facts about insects belonging to the order Thysanoptera: Thrips Small insects, 0.5 to 5 mm long. Four wings, narrow, with few veins, fringed with long hairs. Mouthparts of sucking type, stout conical proboscis (beak). Short antennae, 4-9 segments. Tarsi 1-2 segments. Metamorphosis is intermediate

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Lepidoptera

The insect order Lepidoptera includes the butterflies and moths. Here are a few facts about insects belonging to the order Lepidoptera: Butterflies and Moths Difference between butterflies and moths is based on shape of antennae, and the connection between front and hind wings. Wings with scales, also scales on body and legs. Large order with

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