Science Olympiad Entomology Practice Test 4
False
( T /F ) A butterfly will die if you touch its wings.
True
( T /F ) All ants have a bend in their antennae.
True
( T /F ) Beetles are important and early pollinators
True
( T /F ) Caterpillars are insects.
550; Accept anywhere from 500-600
Around how many species worldwide exist in this order (Order Mecoptera)?
Hematophagous
Feeding on blood
one pair
Flies in this order ( Diptera) usually have how many pair(s) of membranous wings (besides the few parasitic species that are wingless)?
Holometabolous
Having complete metamorphosis, passing through egg, larval, pupal, and adult stages.
Hemimetabolous
Having incomplete metamorphosis, that is, showing gradual change from molt to molt, with externally developing wing pads.
They often feed on wallpaper paste, book bindings, and the starch sizing of some textiles. Cardboard and other paper products may also be damaged.
How do domestic species like in this order (Order (Division B) is Thysanura or Family (Division C) is Lepismatidae) cause extensive damage to household goods? Give two examples.
A. N. America B. S. America C. Asia D. Europe E. Africa F. Australia
Insects in this order ( Plecoptera) are found the following locations: (circle all that are correct) A. N. America B. S. America C. Asia D. Europe E. Africa F. Australia G. Antarctica
Frontline, Advantage, K9 Advantix, Capstar, Program, Revolution, Biospot, Sentinel or Vectra All
Name a common brand of treatment to get rid of this parasite (Order Siphonaptera)
Internal support and muscle attachment; feeding, locomotion, reproduction; barrier to water loss; disease prevention; camouflage & warning coloration; receptors for environmental stimuli; shape and size; molting and ecdysis
Name five functions of an exoskeleton.
They have an exoskeleton that must shed to grow; They're segmented; They have jointed appendages; Ventral Nerve Chord; Open circulatory System
Name four physical characteristics of arthropods.
Prothorax, Mesothorax, Metathorax
Name the three thorax divisions
They feed on pet and human food, can leave an offensive odor and passively transport microbes on their body surfaces (like in hospitals).
Name two ways this insect (Order Blattodea) is a common pest.
Protonum
The dorsal, often shieldlike sclerite of the prothorax.
Piercing skin and sucking blood
The mouth parts of insects in this order (Order Siphonaptera) are adapted for what two actions?
E. Nerve wings
The name of the order ( Order Neuroptera) that this insect belongs to translates from Greek to: A. Neuron fly B. Brain wings C. Nervous wings D. Vein wings E. Nerve wings
Scaly Wing
The name of the order (Order Lepidoptera) this insect is in comes from the latin word for ___________________?
A. straight winged
The name of the order (Order Orthoptera) that this insect belongs to translates from Greek to: A. straight winged B. round winged C. red winged D. gross bug
Short-lived (ephemeral)
The order name of these insects (Order Ephemeroptera) indicates what about their life-spans?
Pedicel
The second, usually small, segment of the antenna.
Order (Division B) is Blattodea or Family (Division C) is Blattidae
To what order (Division B) or family (Division C) does this insect belong to?
Order (Division B) is Diptera or Family (Division C) is Sarcophagidae
To what order (Division B) or family (Division C) does this insect belong to?
Order (Division B) is Ephemeroptera or Family (Division C) is Heptageniidae
To what order (Division B) or family (Division C) does this insect belong to?
Order (Division B) is Plecoptera or Family (Division C) is Eustheniidae
To what order (Division B) or family (Division C) does this insect belong to?
Order (Division B) is Siphonaptera or Family (Division C) is Pulicidae
To what order (Division B) or family (Division C) does this insect belong to?
Order (Division B) is Thysanura or Family (Division C) is Lepismatidae
To what order (Division B) or family (Division C) does this insect belong to?
Order Hymenoptera (Division B) or Family Apidae (Division
To what order (Division B) or family (Division C) does this insect belong to?
Order Lepidoptera and family Nymphalidae
To what order (Division B) or family (Division C) does this insect belong to?
Order Mecoptera and family Panorpidae
To what order (Division B) or family (Division C) does this insect belong to?
Order Neuroptera and family Mantispidae
To what order (Division B) or family (Division C) does this insect belong to?
Order Orthoptera (Division B) or Family Acrididae (Division C)
To what order (Division B) or family (Division C) does this insect belong to?
Adaptable exoskeletons, Small body size, and short generation time.
What are some helpful adaptations/traits that let insects survive? Please give at least 2 examples.
They serve as pollinators and make products such as honey and silk, food source, biological control, etc.
What are some ways that insects can benefit humans? Please give at least 2 examples.
Agricultural crops and forest trees
What are the larvae of this order (Order Lepidoptera) destructive towards? Give two examples
Mosquito
What insect causes the most human deaths? _________________
Stoneflies
What is the common name for insects in this order ( Plecoptera)?
Lacewings
What is the common name used to describe these net-winged insects (Order Neuroptera)?
Hamulus
What is the name of the organ that connects the hindwings to the forewings in winged members of Order Hymenoptera?
A. Epidermis
What part of the exoskeleton is made up of living cells? A. Epidermis B. Procuticle C. Cuticulin Layer D. Basement Membrane
Moist, humid environments or dry conditions
What two environments do organisms of this order (Order (Division B) is Thysanura or Family (Division C) is Lepismatidae) live in?
They are most abundant in tropical or subtropical climates, but they also inhabit temperate and boreal regions
What type of climate does this insect (Order Blattodea) live in?
Simple Metamorphosis
What type of metamorphosis do the organisms (Order Ephemeroptera) in this order perform?
Simple
What type of metamorphosis does this insect display- Simple or Complete (Order Orthoptera)?
Complete
What type of metamorphosis does this insect display- Simple or Complete in Order Hymenoptera?
B. Fruit Fly
Which of the following insects is included in this order ( Diptera)? A. Whitefly B. Fruit Fly C. Sawfly D. Dragonfly E. Bill Nye the Science Fly
E. None of the above
Which of the following statements is false? A. None of the insects of this order (Order Mecoptera) are considered pests B. Some females of this order will accept a male suitor only if he brings her a gift of prey C. Insects of this order have been known to rob freshly caught prey from spider webs. D. The common name of this order refers to the distinctive appearance of male genitalia in members of a family in this order. E. None of the above
