This glossary of
entomology
Entomology () is the science, scientific study of insects, a branch of zoology. In the past the term "insect" was less specific, and historically the definition of entomology would also include the study of animals in other arthropod groups, such ...
describes terms used in the formal study of
insect species by
entomologist
Entomology () is the scientific study of insects, a branch of zoology. In the past the term "insect" was less specific, and historically the definition of entomology would also include the study of animals in other arthropod groups, such as arach ...
s.
A–C
A synthetic chlorinated hydrocarbon insecticide, toxic to vertebrates. Though its
phytotoxicity is low, solvents in some formulations may damage certain crops. cf. the related
Dieldrin
Dieldrin is an organochloride originally produced in 1948 by J. Hyman & Co, Denver, as an insecticide. Dieldrin is closely related to aldrin, which reacts further to form dieldrin. Aldrin is not toxic to insects; it is oxidized in the insect to fo ...
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Endrin,
Isodrin
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D–F
A synthetic chlorinated hydrocarbon insecticide, toxic to vertebrates. cf. the related
Aldrin,
Endrin,
Isodrin
A synthetic chlorinated hydrocarbon insecticide, toxic to vertebrates. Though its
phytotoxicity is low, solvents in some formulations may damage certain crops. cf. the related
Dieldrin
Dieldrin is an organochloride originally produced in 1948 by J. Hyman & Co, Denver, as an insecticide. Dieldrin is closely related to aldrin, which reacts further to form dieldrin. Aldrin is not toxic to insects; it is oxidized in the insect to fo ...
,
Aldrin,
Isodrin
G–L
A synthetic chlorinated hydrocarbon insecticide, toxic to vertebrates. Though its
phytotoxicity is low, solvents in some formulations may damage certain crops. cf. the related
Dieldrin
Dieldrin is an organochloride originally produced in 1948 by J. Hyman & Co, Denver, as an insecticide. Dieldrin is closely related to aldrin, which reacts further to form dieldrin. Aldrin is not toxic to insects; it is oxidized in the insect to fo ...
,
Aldrin,
Endrin
M–O
P–R
S–Z
Figures
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File:Noctuidae Wings.png , Figure 5
See also
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Anatomical terms of location
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Butterfly
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Caterpillar
Caterpillars ( ) are the larval stage of members of the order Lepidoptera (the insect order comprising butterflies and moths).
As with most common names, the application of the word is arbitrary, since the larvae of sawflies (suborder Sym ...
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Comstock–Needham system
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External morphology of Lepidoptera
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Glossary of ant terms
This is a glossary of terms used in the descriptions of ants.
A
B
D
E
F
G
H
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
W
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Glossary of spider terms
This glossary describes the terms used in formal descriptions of spiders; where applicable these terms are used in describing other arachnids.
Links within the glossary are shown .
Terms A
Abdomen or opisthosoma: One of the two main body parts ...
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Glossary of scientific names
This list of Latin and Greek words commonly used in systematic names is intended to help those unfamiliar with classical languages to understand and remember the scientific names of organisms. The binomial nomenclature used for animals and plants i ...
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Insect wing
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Pupa
References
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* Gordh G. and D.H. Headrick
''A Dictionary of Entomology'' Cabi 2001.
* Romoser, William S. ''The Science of Entomology'', pp. 26–49. Collier-MacMillan 1973.
* McAlpine, David K., 1958 A key to the Australian families of Acalptrate Diptera (Insecta) ''Records of the Australian Museum'' 24 (12) 183-19
pdf full text and figures* McAlpine, J.F. 1981 Morphology and terminology In: McAlpine, J.P. et al. (eds.): ''Manual of Nearctic Diptera'' vol. 1 Ottawa: Research Branch, Agriculture Canada, Monograph 27.
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* Resh, Vincent H. and R. T. Cardé, Eds. ''Encyclopedia of Insects'', pp. 15–19, 750–755. Elsevier 2003.
* Wallace, Robert L. et al. ''Beck and Braithwaite's Invertebrate Zoology'', 4th Ed., pp. 248–250. MacMillan 1989.
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* http://www.cals.ncsu.edu/course/ent425/library/labs/external_anatomy/anatomy_mouthparts.html
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External links
Dictionary of Insect MorphologyEntomologists' GlossaryPNW moths glossary
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