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