MCQs Entomology-24 Posted on August 16, 2025August 30, 2025Author agropublishers 0 1. After completing metamorphosis, the final adult stage of an insect is called ____________? Imago Grub Puparium Pupa 2. In butterflies, the coiled proboscis is primarily formed by the modification of which mouthparts? Mandibles Glossa Labrum Galeae of maxillae 3. When a honeybee colony’s aging queen fails to lay enough eggs, the worker bees will most likely___________ Allow laying workers to produce unfertilized eggs Let the colony collapse Raise an emergency queen Supersede the queen 4. What is the scientific name of the desert locust? Schistocerca gregaria Melanoplus sanguinipes Locusta migratoria Romalea microptera 5. Which statement about Hymenopterans is incorrect? Forewings and hindwings are coupled by hamuli (hooklets) Abdomen beyond pedicel is called the propodeum In bees, the labium and maxillae form a lapping tongue Mouthparts are chewing type 6. Basiconic sensilla are typically located on which part of the insect body? Thorax Wings Legs Antennae 7. Choose the incorrect statement Propolis consists mainly of resins and balsams Royal jelly is primarily composed of proteins The melting point of beeswax is approximately 78°C Beeswax is made up of alcohols and fatty acids 8. Locusts are closely related to___________ Beetles Grasshoppers Ants Butterflies 9. According to modern Classification, Termites are placed in order ________ Blattodea Dictyoptera Mantodea Isoptera 10. The eggs of the ladybug (Coccinellidae) are usually————— Blue or brown Yellow or orange Brown of blue Green or blue Loading … Question 1 of 10
