MCQs Entomology-18 Posted on July 20, 2025August 30, 2025Author agropublishers 0 1. In Holometabola insects, _____ the resting and transformation stage Larva Instar Pupa Nymph 2. Which insect order is most closely related to Diptera? Plecoptera Orthoptera Hymenoptera Thysanura 3. Why are only male insects typically released in Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) programs? Females cannot be sterilized Males are more cost-effective to rear Males have longer lifespans If vector, Females may still bite/spread disease 4. Which of the following is NOT a holometabolous insect order? Diptera Hemiptera Coleoptera Lepidoptera 5. In bees only _________have functional wax glands Queens Drones Worker bees All of these 6. Which insect orders contain species that are important pests of domestic animals? Diptera and Phthiraptera Siphonaptera and Coleoptera All of these Orthoptera and Hemiptera 7. Raptorial legs, adapted for grasping prey, are found in __________________________ Mantids Mantispid flies Mantophasmatodea and Mantispid flies Mantophasmatodea 8. Which hormone would NOT be found in adult insects? All of these Eclosion hormone Juvenile hormone Prothoracicotropic Hormone (PTTH) 9. Which developmental stage is unique to the order Ephemeroptera? Prepupa Subimago Imago Naiad 10. What is the primary role of the spittle produced by spittlebugs? Protection Reproduction Means of reducing evaporation Protection and evaporation reduction Loading … Question 1 of 10
