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WorksheetsInsect Orders
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 7mins
Which insect order is characterized by their half-leathery, half-membranous wings, and piercing-sucking mouthparts?
Hymenoptera
Diptera
Hemiptera
Orthoptera
Coleoptera
Which insect family includes the European wasp and paper wasp?
Hymenoptera
Diptera
Hemiptera
Orthoptera
Coleoptera
What are the modified hindwings used for balance and orientation during flight in Dipteran insects called?
Halteres
Elytra
Wings
Tympana
Frenulum
Which insect order is characterized by its straight, narrow forewings and powerful legs for jumping and running?
Hymenoptera
Diptera
Hemiptera
Orthoptera
Coleoptera
Which insect family includes the yellow fever mosquito and Mediterranean fruit fly?
Hymenoptera
Diptera
Hemiptera
Orthoptera
Coleoptera
Which insect family includes the scarab beetle and firefly?
Hymenoptera
Diptera
Hemiptera
Orthoptera
Coleoptera
What is the name of the hardened forewings that protect the hindwings during flight in Coleopteran insects?
Elytra
Halteres
Wings
Tympana
Frenulum
Which insect order is characterized by its membranous wings and few veins?
Hymenoptera
Diptera
Hemiptera
Orthoptera
Coleoptera
Which insect family includes the migratory locust and cricket?
Hymenoptera
Diptera
Hemiptera
Orthoptera
Coleoptera
Which insect family includes the brown marmorated stink bug and aphid?
Hymenoptera
Diptera
Hemiptera
Orthoptera
Coleoptera
Match the following
Hymenoptera
Diptera
Hemiptera
Orthoptera
Coleoptera
Which bee species is commonly referred to as the "Asian giant hornet"?
Apis cerana japonica
Apis mellifera
Bombus hypocrita
Vespa mandarinia
Hylaeus spp.
