Page 18 - Adventures through the World of Entomology

Eleven of the most common insect Orders that cross paths with structural pest control operators include: Eleven of the most common insect Orders that cross paths with structural pest control operators include:

ORDER MEMBERS ORDER MEMBERS

1. lepidoptera Butterflies and moths 1. lepidoptera Butterflies and moths

2. Isoptera Termites 2. Isoptera Termites
3. orthoptera Grasshoppers and crickets 3. orthoptera Grasshoppers and crickets

4. hemiptera True bugs 4. hemiptera True bugs

5. Coleoptera Weevils and beetles 5. Coleoptera Weevils and beetles

6. hymenoptera Bees, wasps, and ants 6. hymenoptera Bees, wasps, and ants

7. siphonaptera Fleas 7. siphonaptera Fleas
8. dictyoptera Cockroaches 8. dictyoptera Cockroaches

9. homoptera Aphids, mealy bugs, cicadas 9. homoptera Aphids, mealy bugs, cicadas

10. diptera Flies, mosquitoes, and gnats 10. diptera Flies, mosquitoes, and gnats

11. dermaptera Earwigs 11. dermaptera Earwigs

ADVENTURE TWO, “WINGS OR NO WINGS” is an explanation of how each order got its name. ADVENTURE TWO, “WINGS OR NO WINGS” is an explanation of how each order got its name.

Sometimes, in everyday life, we use the word “bug” to describe any insect pest. Only members of the order Hemiptera are known Sometimes, in everyday life, we use the word “bug” to describe any insect pest. Only members of the order Hemiptera are known
as true bugs; with a rostrum or “beak.” Those with wings have 4 wings, the first pair with a leathery base and membranous tips. as true bugs; with a rostrum or “beak.” Those with wings have 4 wings, the first pair with a leathery base and membranous tips.
BED BuG ADuLTS BED BuG ADuLTS

ROSTRUM (BEAK) ROSTRUM (BEAK) ROSTRUM (BEAK) ROSTRUM (BEAK)
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Actual size about 1/2” Actual size 1/6th” to 1/4th” Actual size about 1/2” Actual size 1/6th” to 1/4th”

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