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