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Genus of termites
following: Termes amaralii Termes amicus † Termes ayri Termes baculi Termes baculiformis Termes bolivianus Termes boultoni Termes brevicornis Termes buchii
Termes_(insect)
Scientific study of insects
Those who study entomology are known as entomologists. In the past, the term insect was less specific, and historically the definition of entomology would
Entomology
Class of arthropods
Insects (from Latin insectum) are invertebrates of the class Insecta. They are the largest group within the arthropod phylum. Insects have an exoskeleton
Insect
Topics referred to by the same term
Termes may refer to: Dick Termes, American artist Josep Termes (1936–2011), Spanish historian Rafael Termes (1918–2005), Spanish banker Termes, Wallonia
Termes
Ecological trend recorded since the late 20th century
reports emerged about the widespread decline in populations across multiple insect orders. The reported severity shocked many observers, even though there
Decline_in_insect_populations
Chemical Insecticide
An insect growth regulator (IGR) is a chemical insecticide that kills insects indirectly by disrupting their life cycle. The term was initially proposed
Insect_growth_regulator
Any insect that is said to bore through books
Bookworm is a general name for any insect that is said to bore through books. The damage to books that is commonly attributed to "bookworms" is often caused
Bookworm_(insect)
Use of insects as food for humans
Insects as food or edible insects are insect species used for human consumption. Over 2 billion people are estimated to eat insects on a daily basis.
Insects_as_food
Highest level of animal sociality a species can attain
colonies can be viewed as superorganisms. Eusociality has evolved among the insects, crustaceans, trematodes and mammals. It is most widespread in the Hymenoptera
Eusociality
Description of the physical form of insects
Insect morphology is the study and description of the physical form of insects. The terminology used to describe insects is similar to that used for other
Insect_morphology
Small ant; also a pejorative
on a big hunt and I don't have time for a piss-ant on a melon stalk". The term piss-ant also may be used as an adjective, usually as a pejorative, to mean
Pissant
Body part used by insects to fly
Insect wings are adult outgrowths of the insect exoskeleton that enable insects to fly. They are found on the second and third thoracic segments (the
Insect_wing
Small land insect in the order Zygentoma
small, primitive, wingless insect in the order Zygentoma (formerly Thysanura). Its common name derives from the insect's silvery light grey colour, combined
Silverfish
Practice of eating insects by organisms
from Greek ἔντομον éntomon, 'insect', and φαγεῖν phagein, 'to eat') is the practice of eating insects. An alternative term, usually applied to animals
Entomophagy
Hobby
Insect collecting refers to the collection of insects and other arthropods for scientific study or as a hobby. Most insects are small and the majority
Insect_collecting
Development of insects from an ancestral crustacean and their subsequent radiation
evolution of insects is based on studies of the following branches of science: molecular biology, insect morphology, paleontology, insect taxonomy, evolution
Evolution_of_insects
Insect life stage
pupae) is the life stage of insects from the Holometabola clade undergoing metamorphosis between immature and mature stages. Insects that go through a pupal
Pupa
Group of troglofauna
Cave-dwelling insects are among the most widespread and prominent troglofauna (cave-dwelling animals), including troglobites, troglophiles, and trogloxenes
Cave_insect
Topics referred to by the same term
Topics referred to by the same term
Borer
Common name for several species of flies
insect hatch". Appleton Post Crescent. Retrieved 2020-07-15. Weaving, Alan; Picker, Mike; Griffiths, Charles Llewellyn (2003). Field Guide to Insects
Midge
Clade of insects
Bees are winged insects that form a monophyletic clade Anthophila within the superfamily Apoidea of the order Hymenoptera, with over 20,000 known species
Bee
Species of insect producing the crimson dye carmine
/ˌkoʊtʃɪˈniːl, ˈkoʊtʃɪniːl/ KOH-chin-EEL, -eel; Dactylopius coccus) is a scale insect in the suborder Sternorrhyncha, from which the natural dye carmine is derived
Cochineal
Insect body temperature regulation
Insect thermoregulation is the process whereby insects maintain body temperatures within certain boundaries. Insects have traditionally been considered
Insect_thermoregulation
Study of how insects interact with their environments
Insect ecology is the interaction of insects, individually or as a community, with the surrounding environment or ecosystem. This interaction is mostly
Insect_ecology
Grasshopper that has a swarming phase
grasshoppers in the family Acrididae that have a swarming phase. These insects are usually solitary, but under certain circumstances they become more
Locust
Order of insects
A fly (pl. flies) is an insect of the order Diptera (from Ancient Greek δι- di- 'two' and πτερόν pteron 'wing'), named for the single pair of wings. The
Fly
Form of jointed appendage of arthropods
typical insect leg is the pretarsus. In the Collembola, Protura and many insect larvae, the pretarsus is a single claw. On the pretarsus most insects have
Arthropod_leg
Types of defense mechanisms in insects
Insects have a wide variety of predators, including birds, reptiles, amphibians, mammals, carnivorous plants, and other arthropods. The great majority
Defense_in_insects
Common name for two genera of wasps
(15⁄32 in) long, and the powerful sting is considered one of the most painful insect stings in the world. The female tarantula hawk wasp stings a tarantula between
Tarantula_hawk
1915 novella by Franz Kafka
Gregor Samsa, who wakes to find himself inexplicably transformed into a huge insect (German: ungeheueres Ungeziefer, lit. 'monstrous vermin') and struggles
The_Metamorphosis
Interpretations and traditional meanings of insects among various human cultures
Insects have appeared in mythology around the world from ancient times. Among the insect groups featuring in myths are the bee, fly, butterfly, cicada
Insects_in_mythology
Control of harmful species
parasites. In homes and urban environments, the pests are the rodents, birds, insects and other organisms that share the habitat with humans, and that feed on
Pest_control
Third solar term of traditional East Asian calendars
thunderstorms will wake up the hibernating insects, which implies that the weather is getting warmer. Each solar term can be divided into 3 pentads (候). They
Jingzhe
Insects of the order Blattodea
Cockroaches (or roaches) are insects belonging to the order Blattodea (Blattaria). About 30 cockroach species out of 4,600 are associated with human habitats
Cockroach
entomology, which involves the study of insects that benefit or harm humans, domestic animals, and crops. Insects that pose disadvantages are considered
Economic_entomology
Body part of certain invertebrates
The propodeum is a term that can refer to unrelated structures in insects or in mollusks. The first abdominal segment in Apocrita Hymenoptera (wasps, bees
Propodeum
Method of biological control for insect populations
The sterile insect technique (SIT) is a method of biological insect control, whereby overwhelming numbers of sterile insects are released into the wild
Sterile_insect_technique
Last stage in an insect's metamorphosis
In biology, the imago (Latin for "image") is the last stage an insect attains during its metamorphosis, its process of growth and development; it is also
Imago
1986 film by David Cronenberg
he reconnects with Ronnie and says he is becoming a hybrid of human and insect he nicknamed "Brundlefly." He has begun vomiting digestive enzymes onto
The_Fly_(1986_film)
Diversity among species of insects
Insect biodiversity accounts for a large proportion of all biodiversity on the planet—over half of the estimated 1.5 million organism species described
Insect_biodiversity
Insect waist anatomy term
insects with similar body shapes, where the metasomal base is constricted. The petiole is occasionally called a pedicel, but in entomology, that term
Petiole_(insect_anatomy)
Order of insects
Beetles are insects that form the order Coleoptera (/koʊliːˈɒptɛrə/), in the superorder Holometabola. Their front pair of wings are hardened into wing-cases
Beetle
Being with both organic and biomechatronic body parts
interest in developing "cyborg insects" to transmit data from sensors implanted into the insect during the pupa stage. The insect's motion would be controlled
Cyborg
capabilities of insects such as termites and yet, by following simple rules, construct elaborate and complex structures. As part of the TERMES project, the
Termite-inspired_robots
Organism which eats insects
animal or plant which eats insects. An alternative term is entomophage, which can also refer to the human practice of eating insects. The first vertebrate
Insectivore
Neurotransmitters used by insects
Insect pheromones are neurotransmitters that serve the chemical communication between individuals of an insect species. They thus differ from kairomones
Insect_pheromones
Insect repellent
active ingredient, and one of the most effective and common, in commercial insect repellents. It is a colorless to slightly yellow oil intended to be applied
DEET
Study of the genitalia of butterflies and moths
abdomen. Lepidoptera have some of the most complex genital structures in the insect groups with a wide variety of complex spines, setae, scales and tufts in
Lepidoptera_genitalia
Part of the body between the chest and pelvis
In insects, the abdomen contains the insect's digestive tract and reproductive organs. It consists of eleven segments in most orders of insects, though
Abdomen
Family of flies
mosquitoes using gene drives has been proposed. Insect repellents are applied on skin and give short-term protection against mosquito bites. The chemical
Mosquito
An insect's respiratory system is the system with which it introduces respiratory gases to its interior and performs gas exchange. Air enters the respiratory
Respiratory_system_of_insects
Order of insects
Earwigs make up the insect order Dermaptera. With about 2,000 species in 12 families, they are one of the smaller insect orders. Earwigs have characteristic
Earwig
The Insect Fear Film Festival or IFFF is an annual free event held every spring since 1984, and is the first university-sponsored event of its kind in
Insect_Fear_Film_Festival
Primary reproductive female castes of insects, also known as queens
Greek γυνή, "woman") is the primary reproductive female caste of social insects (especially ants, wasps, and bees of order Hymenoptera, as well as termites)
Gyne
Topics referred to by the same term
Topics referred to by the same term
Marabunta_(disambiguation)
Order of insects often called true bugs
(/hɛˈmɪptərə/; from Ancient Greek hemipterus 'half-winged') is an order of insects, commonly called true bugs, comprising more than 80,000 species within
Hemiptera
damage to crops and extensive efforts to control insect pests. Academically, the interaction of insects and society has been treated in part as cultural
Human interactions with insects
Human_interactions_with_insects
Part of arthropods
the tensile strength. Biomineralization occurs mainly in crustaceans. In insects and arachnids, the main reinforcing materials are various proteins hardened
Arthropod_exoskeleton
Fictional DC Comics character
occasionally gained superhuman powers and assumes the superhero identities of Insect Queen and Superwoman. Lana has appeared in other-media adaptations of Superman
Lana_Lang
Jewelry made with insects
Live insect jewelry refers to jewelry made from living creatures – usually bejeweled oversized insects – which is worn as a fashion accessory. The use
Live_insect_jewelry
This glossary of entomology describes terms used in the formal study of insect species by entomologists. abbreviate(d) (adjective) Of an organ or member:
Glossary_of_entomology_terms
Topics referred to by the same term
Insect Woman may refer to: The Insect Woman, a 1963 Japanese drama film Insect Woman (1972 film), a South Korean film This disambiguation page lists articles
Insect_Woman
Family of insects
Horse flies and deer flies are true flies in the family Tabanidae in the insect order Diptera. The adults are often large and agile in flight. Females parasitize
Tabanidae
Pesticide used against insects
Insecticides are pesticides used to kill insects. They include ovicides and larvicides used against insect eggs and larvae, respectively. The major use
Insecticide
Paired appendages used for sensing in arthropods, onychophorans and annelids
to as feelers. Often for touch or feel, locate food from distance, some insects such as male mosquitoes even have hairy antennae to hear even a little
Antenna_(zoology)
Organism harmful to human concerns
because of its uncomfortably sharp spiny burrs. The term "plant pest", mainly applied to insect micropredators of plants, has a specific definition in
Pest_(organism)
Country in South Asia
species of freshwater fish, 668 species of birds, over 5,000 species of insects, and over 5,700 species of plants have been recorded in Pakistan. Pakistan
Pakistan
Primary sexual organ of male animals
Rietstap, J. B. (1884). Armorial général; précédé d'un Dictionnaire des termes du blason. G. B. van Goor zonen. p. XXXI. OL 19802146W. Vilené: se dit un
Penis
Topics referred to by the same term
nematode Entomopathogenic virus Entomopathogenic bacterium Arbovirus List of insect-borne diseases This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the
Entomopathogen
American entomologist
the term "insect sociometry" to describe an under-emphasized method, involving the detailed physical and numerical description of social insect colonies;
Walter_R._Tschinkel
Species of flies
Chaoboridae). Colloquially, the larval stage is termed a glassworm. It is one of the species of insect processed into kunga cakes. "Chaoborus edulis Edwards
Chaoborus_edulis
Biological part involved in sexual reproduction
tube behind the anus known as genital papilla. The organs concerned with insect mating and the deposition of eggs are known collectively as the external
Sex_organ
Family of insects
The antlions are a group of about 2,000 species of insect in the neuropteran family Myrmeleontidae. They are known for the predatory habits of their larvae
Antlion
Part of the external reproductive organs of male insects
("side parts") are part of the external reproductive organs of male insects. The term was first used by Verhoeff in 1893 for the lateral genital lobes in
Paramere
Insect-like creatures
literatures, the term insectoid ("insect-like") denotes any fantastical fictional creature sharing physical or other traits with ordinary insects (or arachnids)
Insectoids in science fiction and fantasy
Insectoids_in_science_fiction_and_fantasy
Species of termite
Isoptera Family: Termitidae Genus: Odontotermes Species: O. formosanus Binomial name Odontotermes formosanus (Shiraki, 1909) Synonyms Termes formosana
Odontotermes_formosanus
Protrusion of the upper or lower human jaw
being at the front of the head, rather than facing downwards as in some insects. Dental pathology The OED uses a slightly different definition: "long thin
Prognathism
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up insect in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Insects are six-legged arthropods of the class Insecta. Insect, Insects or Insecta may also refer to:
Insect_(disambiguation)
Group of thread worms that attack insects
(thread worms), that cause death to insects. The term entomopathogenic has a Greek origin, with entomon, meaning insect, and pathogenic, which means causing
Entomopathogenic_nematode
Term describing shapes of larvae
(literally: "caterpillar-shaped") is the entomological term describing a certain class of shapes of insect larvae. The word eruciform literally means "caterpillar-shaped"
Eruciform
Topics referred to by the same term
blood feeding insects that may infest human dwellings Bed bug or bed bugs may also refer to: Cimex, a genus of small nocturnal insect of which members
Bed_bug_(disambiguation)
English ornithologist and ichthyologist
had largely funded its publication. In the seventeenth century, the term "insect" had a much wider meaning than it does today, so the third major book
Francis_Willughby
Hippobosca (louse flies) Aptera: Lepisma (silverfish), Podura (springtails), Termes (termites), Pediculus (lice), Pulex (fleas), Acarus (mites and ticks), Phalangium
Insecta in the 10th edition of Systema Naturae
Insecta_in_the_10th_edition_of_Systema_Naturae
Small crawling animals related to ticks and spiders
disease. Distinguishing acarines from insects (subphylum Hexapoda) is similarly important because the term 'insect' is often used in popular text and speech
Mites_of_livestock
Special administrative region of China
in the region (300 of which are native to Hong Kong), and thousands of insect, avian, and marine species. Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark was inaugurated
Hong_Kong
Family of termites
The Hodotermitidae (from Greek ὁδός (hodós), travelling; Latin termes, woodworm) are a basal Old World family of termites known as the harvester termites
Hodotermitidae
Term for plants and animals in Jain philosophy
Tiryancha (तिर्यंच) is the term used for plants and animals (including insects) in Jain philosophy. Jaini 1998, p. 108. Jaini, Padmanabh S. (1998) [1979]
Triyancha
Topics referred to by the same term
Insect Science may refer to either one of the following two journals: Journal of Insect Science (Entomological Society of America) Journal of Insect Science
Journal_of_Insect_Science
Country in Southern and Western Europe
623 fish species, and 56,213 invertebrate species, of which 37,303 are insect species. The flora of Italy was traditionally estimated to comprise about
Italy
Roach bait device
designed to catch cockroaches. Although the term is the subject of a trademark registration by the insect control brand Black Flag, the phrase roach motel
Roach_Motel
Country in Southeast Europe
species of vascular plants, 2,000 species of fungi, 16,000–20,000 species of insects, 407 species of marine fish, 56 species of reptile, 333 species of regularly
Montenegro
Any of many species of tiny flying insects in the dipterid suborder Nematocera
A gnat (/ˈnæt/) (also knat) is any of many species of tiny flying insects in the dipterid suborder Nematocera, especially those in the families Mycetophilidae
Gnat
U.S. state
arrived there by wind, waves (i.e., ocean currents), and wings (i.e., birds, insects, and seeds they may have carried on their feathers). Hawaiʻi has more endangered
Hawaii
Species of insect found in North America
forests, observing the very common White Ant, Termes flavipes, he noticed that the intestine of the insect, seen in the translucent abdomen, was distended
Reticulitermes_flavipes
Form of zoophilia
crawled upon or nibbled by insects, such as ants, or other small creatures. This paraphilia often involves the application of insects to the genitals, but other
Formicophilia
Archipelagic country in Southeast Asia
(74 endemic species), 686 birds (224 endemic species), and over 20,000 insect species. As an important part of the Coral Triangle ecoregion, Philippine
Philippines
Insects and animals that spread diseases or destroy crops or livestock
of certain insects, many of which infest foodstuffs. The term varmint (and vermint) has been found in sources from c. 1530–1540s. The term "vermin" is
Vermin
Strong, bright, deep reddish purple color
kermes dye produced from a scale insect, Kermes vermilio, but the name is now sometimes also used as a generic term for slightly bluish-red colors that
Crimson
Common name for a moth larva
most important insect food of the desert and has historically been a staple in the diets of Aboriginal Australians. The Arabana term for the grub is
Witchetty_grub
Family of insects
applications of Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis. In 2010, a summer surge of insect bites blamed on the Blandford fly required many who had been bitten to be
Black_fly
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