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University of Science and Technology
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MOSCAT, Claveria 9004, Misamis Oriental Edition # 02
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SY 2020-2021
OFFICE/UNIT
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE
SUBJECT LEARNING ACTIVITY IN CROP PROT 111
Name: Mariel A. Caylan Date Performed: October 24, 2021
Course/ Year: BSA 1A Date Submitted: October 24, 2021
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CLASSIFYING AND NAMING INSECTS TAXONOMICALLY
Lab Act # 5
I. Introduction:
Insects are so diverse in nature. Being so diverse, there are characteristics that
they possess which differ them from one another. It is with these characters that Insect
Taxonomy comes in. Taxonomy involves categorizing the insect from the highest to the
lowest category which will be followed by the nomenclature of insect through binomial
nomenclature or scientific name.
II. Learning Objectives :
At the end of the laboratory period, you should have:
1. identified distinguishing features of the different orders; and
2. classified insects into order.
III. Materials: preserved or fresh specimen of insects representing different orders
IV. Learning Activities:
1. Each group will be provided with key for identifying the insect to the order level.
2. Follow all the instructions that will be explained by your instructor.
3. By means of the key, identify the orders of insects that you bring. The
identification key consists of a series of couplets, each involving a choice
between alternative characters. Start with the couplet one. Read the two choices
and select the one that best describe the specimen. Having made the necessary
decision in the first couplet, proceed as indicated by the number at the right
indicating you to another numbered couplet from which you may again choose.
Repeat the procedure until a name in the order is reached.
4. Now, with 20 specimen, try your key. Answer the table on the next page. Write
only at least one most distinguishing character for each order.
Table 5. Insect sample and order
Spec
Picture of Insect
imen Distinguishing Character Order
Collected
No.
1
flattened oval body, long threadlike
antennae, and a shining black or brown Blattodea
leathery integument
2
large hind legs, two sets of wings, with
the forewings and the hindwings large Orthoptera
3
active hunters with venomous stings and
strong jaws. Hymenoptera
flying insects with large scaly wings Lepidoptera
5
are wingless, are half a centimetre long,
have a flat oval-shaped body, are light Hemiptera
brown in colour, changing to rust-red
after a meal of blood
6
has membranous wings joined by a
structure called hamuli, mostly beneficial
insects, also exhibits social behavior Hymenoptera
Ovipositor – sawing, piercing and stinging
7 Has only a pair of functional wings
Haltere – reduced, knob like wings for
balancing
Diptera
Mouthparts can be sponging (houseflies)
and cutting sponging
8
Thickened, highly sclerotized forewings
(Elytra) and membranous hindwings Coleoptera
9
eight jointed legs, no wings or antennae,
the presence of chelicerae and
pedipalps, simple eyes, and an Araneae
exoskeleton, which is periodically shed
10
Parallel structure of the forewing
(tegmina)
Many have well-developed cerci or Orthoptera
ovipositor
Legs modified for jumping or digging
11 Has only a pair of functional wings
Haltere – reduced, knob like wings for
balancing
Diptera
Mouthparts can be sponging (houseflies)
and cutting sponging
12
Parallel structure of the forewing
(tegmina)
Many have well-developed cerci or Orthoptera
ovipositor
Legs modified for jumping or digging
13
eight jointed legs, no wings or antennae,
the presence of chelicerae and
pedipalps, simple eyes, and an Araneae
exoskeleton, which is periodically shed
14
have straight antennae and two sets of
wings that are equal length Blattodea
15
Thickened, highly sclerotized forewings
(Elytra) and membranous hindwings Coleoptera
16
has membranous wings joined by a
structure called hamuli, mostly beneficial
insects, also exhibits social behavior Hymenoptera
Ovipositor – sawing, piercing and stinging
17
Thickened, highly sclerotized forewings
(Elytra) and membranous hindwings Coleoptera
18
The wings, bodies, and legs of moths are
covered with dustlike scales Lepidoptera
19
having wings covered in tiny scales Lepidoptera
20 Parallel structure of the forewing
(tegmina)
Many have well-developed cerci or
Orthoptera
ovipositor
Legs modified for jumping or digging
5. Using the same specimen, give the common name and then its respective scientific
name. Be sure to write correctly the scientific name. Try to include the taxonomist.
Table 6. Naming Insects
Specimen Common Name of Insect Scientific name
No.
1 Cockroach Periplaneta americana
2 Green Grasshopper Omocestus viridulus
3 Trap-jaw Ant Odontomachus brunneus
4 Butterfly Rhopalocera
5 Bed bugs Cimex lectularius
6 Odorous House Ants Tapinoma sessile
7 Black fly Simulium spp
8 Dung Beetle subfamily Scarabaeinae
9 Orbweaver spider Araneus ventricosu
10 Tobacco Grasshopper Atractomorpha crenulata
11 Mosquito Culicidae
12 Migratory Locust Locusta migratoria
13 Tent-web Spider Cyrtophora citricola
14 Flying termites Isoptera
15 Dogbane Beetle Chrysochus auratus
16 Black dwarf honey bee Apis andreniformis
17 Transverse Ladybird Coccinella transversalis
Beetle
18 Moth Creatonotos transiens
19 Currant learwing Synanthedon tipuliformis
20 Mole cricket Neocurtilla hexadactyla
V. Questions:
1. What is the importance of classification?
- The importance of classification lies in the fact that it aids us in comprehending
and identifies varieties of living organisms, as well as the interrelationships between
them. It also helps us in determining what characteristics they have and how they effect
humans and society.
2. How will you classify insects?
- For me, I'll categorize insects by examining them and grouping them into
categories based on their order, characteristics, and classifications.
3. Why is binomial nomenclature always in latin?
- Because Latin was a dead language, Linnaeus and other scientists utilized it.
Linnaeus greatly simplified naming by choosing one Latin term to denote the genus and
one as a "shorthand" name for the species after testing with multiple alternatives. The
binomial ("two names") species name is made up of the two names.
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VII. Assessment: Practical examinations on insect orders and scientific names
