Insect Orders

3. (Dermaptera), females guard eggs, pincers on end of abdomen
6. (Mantodea), raptorial front legs, predaceous, dangerous mating for males
9. (Blattaria), household pests, cerci to detect environmental stimuli
10. (Odonata), cannot fold wings, excellent eyesight, aquatic nymphs with modified mouthpart
12. one pair of wings, some members are parasitoids, important in forensic entomology
13. some members eusocial, most parasitoid species, complete metamorphosis
14. complete metamorphosis, adults have siphoning mouthparts
16. (Collembola), live in soil & leaf litter, high jumpers, oldest insect fossil known
18. (Neuroptera), adults and larvae predaceous, prey on aphids, some build cone-shaped traps

1. (Siphonaptera), good jumpers, parasites, transmit the plague
2. (Thysanura), primitive, no metamorphosis, high temps needed to lay eggs
4. immatures are called grubs, important in forensic entomology, have hardened from wings
5. (phasmida), experts at camouflage, gradual metamorphosis
7. (Mecoptera), offer nuptial gifts to females, uniquely shaped genitalia
8. (Isoptera), all eusocial, house pest, intricate nests
11. loud singers, gradual metamorphosis, great jumpers
13. all have piercing-sucking mouthparts, transmit greatest number of plant diseases
15. (Ephemeroptera), adults don't feed, aquatic nymphs, cannot fold wings
17. (Phthiraptera), gradual metamorphosis, can be found in three locations on human body