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