KEY FOR QUIZ 2:
BASIC ENTOMOLOGY
Topic # 2042
Aaron Gearhart
(20 pts)
1.
Give examples of two types of mouthparts and how the control methods for
insects with each of those mouthparts would differ (4pts)
One point is awarded for each mouthpart mentioned up to a
maximum of two and one point is awarded for each control method
mentioned for the previously mentioned mouthparts up to a
maximum of two.
Ex.
Insects with piercing mouthparts should be controlled with
systemic insecticides because they don’t eat the outside of the leaf.
Whereas chewing insects can be controlled with a spray application to
the outside of the leaf or stem because they will end up eating the
insecticide that way.
2.
Two types of mouthparts are Chewing and Sucking. (Sponge, “hose”) (2pts)
3.
How many different types of eyes do insects have? (1pt)
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
4.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
1
2
3
4
136
The abdomen contains all the following organs Except. (1pt)
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Excretory organs
Locomotive organs
Respiratory organs
Reproductive organs
Digestive organs
5.
Write a story about an insect undergoing complete metamorphosis being sure
to include descriptions of all the distinct stages. Spelling and grammar are important.
(5pts)
1pt for mentioning Egg
1pt for mentioning Larva
1pt for mentioning Pupa
1pt for mentioning Adult
1pt for spelling and grammar
6.
Primitive insects like silverfish (Thysanura) undergo which of the following
types of metamorphosis? (1pt)
k.
l.
m.
n.
o.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
No Metamorphosis
Gradual Metamorphosis
Incomplete Metamorphosis
Complete Metamorphosis
Apothecary Metamorphosis
7.
What is your favorite insect and why? What is your least favorite insect and
why? Be sure to use complete sentences and be as descriptive as possible. (2pts)
½ pt for favorite insect
½ pt for least favorite insect
½ pt for why
½ pt for complete sentences
The following questions are worth 1 point each.
8.
T or F
9.
T or F
10.
T or F
11.
T or F
metamorphosis.
All insects are pests.
An insect’s thorax can enlarge if it has recently eaten a lot.
If you had compound eyes you would see much differently
Incomplete metamorphosis is also known as ametabolous