Across
- 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
Down
- 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