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