As usual, order and family. But also answer the following questions:
1) what type of legs do they have?
2) what are their "ears"?
Orthoptera Gryllidae, with saltorial legs and ears on the front legs?
Re: Entomology B/C ID/Question Marathon
Posted: April 15th, 2014, 6:38 pm
by 135scioly
Yup, though I think it's saltatorial? Anyway, your turn!
Re: Entomology B/C ID/Question Marathon
Posted: April 15th, 2014, 6:49 pm
by henceagrin36
Yeah it's saltatorial. Whoops. Thanks for telling me!
Next question:
[img]http://www.texasento.net/insulata7.jpg[/img]
Also,
1.) What special chemical do insects of this family produce?
Re: Entomology B/C ID/Question Marathon
Posted: April 15th, 2014, 7:04 pm
by SOnerd
henceagrin36 wrote:
Next question:
[img]http://www.texasento.net/insulata7.jpg[/img]
Also,
1.) What special chemical do insects of this family produce?
Coleoptera Meloidae
Cantharidin
Re: Entomology B/C ID/Question Marathon
Posted: April 15th, 2014, 7:08 pm
by henceagrin36
SOnerd wrote:
henceagrin36 wrote:
Next question:
[img]http://www.texasento.net/insulata7.jpg[/img]
Also,
1.) What special chemical do insects of this family produce?
Coleoptera Meloidae
Cantharidin
Correct! Your turn.
Re: Entomology B/C ID/Question Marathon
Posted: April 15th, 2014, 7:55 pm
by 135scioly
Just a quick question, but if meloidae secrete cantharidin, why do soldier beetles have the scientific name of cantharidae?
Edit : looked it up, apparently soldier beetles also secrete it, so nevermind
Re: Entomology B/C ID/Question Marathon
Posted: April 16th, 2014, 7:48 am
by SOnerd
henceagrin36 wrote:
SOnerd wrote:
henceagrin36 wrote:
Next question:
[img]http://www.texasento.net/insulata7.jpg[/img]
Also,
1.) What special chemical do insects of this family produce?