1. Common insect orders

2. Insects are the most species- rich group of organisms on earth as indicated in this species-scape. The size of the organism reflects the number of described species.

3. Parts of an insect

4. HeadThorax Abdomen

5. Parts of an insect HeadThorax Abdomen 3 pairs of legs

6. Parts of an insect HeadThorax Abdomen 3 pairs of legs Wings and legs on thorax

7. Important areas to study to identify common insect orders HeadThorax Abdomen 3 pairs of legs

8. Mouthparts: Chewing mandibles

9. Mouthparts: Piercing Sucking Sponging-sucking Coiled

10. Order Coleoptera Beetles

11. Bombardier Beetles When these beetles are threatened, they emit a toxic liquid from their anal glands. The liquid vaporizes into a “Puff”, making a protective screen. It can stain a human’s skin.

12. Coleoptera (Beetles) Largest order in the animal kingdom 1 in 4 animals are beetles 300,000 species world wide, 30,000 in the U.S. All beetles can fly Larvae are called “grubs” Complete Metamorphosis

13. Tiger Beetles Tiger beetles are ferocious predators. Strong jaws to hold prey. Active at night, easy to spot with flashlight, due to metallic colors they exhibit.

14. Aquatic diving beetles This whirligig beetle, is a predator as a larva and adult. They eat small fish, amphibians, other aquatic insects.

15. Scarab Beetles Scarab beetles eat dung and other organic matter. One group of Scarab beetles are called “Dung Beetles”

16. Ground beetles Most common beetle family, over 3,000 species in North America. They are found under logs, rocks, and leaves.

17. Blister Beetles (Ground Beetle) Blister beetles can emit a chemical (cantharidin), which causes blisters on human skin

18. Coleoptera (beetles) Greek “koleos”= sheath, “ptero”= wing

19. Coleoptera (beetles)

20. Spot ID Chewing mouthparts

21. Coleoptera (beetles) Spot ID Chewing mouthparts Forewings (elytra) form hard shell covering hindwings

22. Order Hymenoptera Social Insects 2nd largest order of insects: behind Coleoptera

23. Hymenoptera (bees, wasps, ants) Greek “hymen”=membrane, “ptero”=wing or Hymen, the Greek god of marriage because the forewing & hindwings are joined together with small hooks Hooks not shown

24. Social Insects Bees Ants Wasps Sawflies

25. Social insects have a way to communicate Bees- bees can dance. The type of dance they do tell others in the hive the direction of the food

26. Social insects have a way to communicate Ants- Ants drop formic acid as a trail for other ants to follow to find a food source

27. Bees Bees are well known to aid pollination. Pollen is a sticky substance, it sticks to the legs of bees as they fly from flower to flower

28. Bees are beneficial Honey production Wax production Pollination Enemies of crop pests- particularly lepidopteran caterpillars

29. Bees lose their stinger when they sting, many types of bees die due to this

30. Wasps do not lose their stinger and can sting numerous times

31. Killer Bees Are dangerous to bee keepers, these african bees have a mean disposition

32. Hymenoptera (bees, wasps, ants)

33. Spot ID Chewing mouthparts

34. Hymenoptera (bees, wasps, ants) Spot ID Chewing mouthparts Four membranous wings

35. Hymenoptera (bees, wasps, ants) Spot ID Chewing mouthparts Four membranous wings Waist often constricted

36. Hymenoptera (bees, wasps, ants) Spot ID Chewing mouthparts Four membranous wings Waist often constricted Females with ovipositor or stinger at end of abdomen

37. Odonata (dragonflies, damselflies) Greek “odon” = tooth (referring to teeth on their mandibles)

38. Odonata (dragonflies, damselflies)

39. Spot ID Long slender wings

40. Odonata (dragonflies, damselflies) Spot ID Long slender wings Long thin body

41. Orthoptera (grasshoppers, crickets) Greek “orthos” = straight, “pteros” = wing

42. Orthoptera (grasshoppers, crickets)

43. Spot ID Jumping hind legs

44. Orthoptera (grasshoppers, crickets) Spot ID Jumping hind legs Some with ovipositor at hind end

45. Lepidoptera (butterflies, moths) Greek “lepido”= scale, “ptero”= wing

46. Coiling-sucking mouthparts

47. Lepidoptera (butterflies, moths) Greek “lepido”= scale, “ptero”= wing Coiling-sucking mouthparts Four wings covered with scales

48. Hemiptera (TRUE BUGS) Greek “hemisys” = half, “ptero” = wing Spot ID A beak: piercing-sucking mouthparts

49. Hemiptera (TRUE BUGS) Greek “hemisys” = half, “ptero” = wing Spot ID A beak: piercing-sucking mouthparts Forewings covering hindwings –Wing half membrane, half thickened or –Wing all membranous

50. HEMIPTERA Suborder Heteroptera (Sometimes True Bugs are classified as Heteropterans) True Bugs The name Heteroptera, derived from the Greek "hetero-" meaning different and "ptera" meaning wings, refers to the fact that the texture of the front wings is different near the base (leathery) than at the apex (membranous).

51. HEMIPTERA Suborder Heteroptera

52. Homoptera (sometimes refered to as a suborder under Hemipteran) Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Scale Insects Acanaloniid Planthopper - Acanalonia bivittata Leafhopper Coelida olitoria

53. Homoptera (sometimes refered to as a suborder under Hemipteran) Annual Cicada - Tibicen canicularis Also commonly called the Dog Day Cicada Red aphids by the hundreds

54. Diptera (flies) Latin “di”= two, “ptero”= wing

55. Spot ID Two wings

56. Diptera (flies) Latin “di”= two, “ptero”= wing Spot ID Two wings –Hind wings reduced to halteres

57. Diptera (flies) Latin “di”= two, “ptero”= wing Spot ID Two wings –Hind wings reduced to halteres Sponging-sucking mouthparts –Except mosquitoes and some others that pierce skin

58. Insects and other Arthropods