Hemimetabolous Insects 2 Flashcards
(38 cards)
What insects are Plecoptera?
stoneflies
What are immature Plecoptera called, and what environment are they found in?
naiad
found in fast-moving, cool rocky waters
What do stoneflies use rocks for?
crawls onto rocks and hatch as adults
What mouthparts do mature and immature Plecoptera have?
chewing for both, but mature may not feed
How do different species of Plecoptera differ?
they have various modifications to their mouthparts
Why are stoneflies important? (2)
as an aquatic food source
water quality study
What do stoneflies get mistaken for?
damselflies and mayflies
What insects do Pthiraptera include?
lice
How do Phiraptera feed?
host-specific
What are chewing lice called, and what do they feed on?
Mallophaga
feeds on birds- feather, skin, hair, and debris
What is interesting about Mallophaga heads?
it can be as wide as the thorax
Where do Mallophaga lay eggs?
near shaft of feathers
What are sucking lice called, and what do they feed on?
Anoplura
feeds on mammals- blood
How many types of Anoplura is found?
Head, pubic, and body
Where do Anoplura ly eggs?
glues eggs to shaft
What are nits?
Lice eggs glued to hair
What kind of wings do lice have?
secondarily wingless
What is unique about lice eggs?
they are microscopic
How many molting stages do lice go through?
3
How fast do lice eggs mature to adults?
extremely quickly
Where do head lice go after feeding?
remains on body when not feeding
Where do body lice go after feeding?
leaves body
Where are lice eggs laid? (2)
hair
clothing and bedding- allows easy contact to host
Where are crab/pubic lice found?
course body hairs
