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Some key facts to remember
Terminologies
Pinning position for insects
Orientation of heads of insects
Parts of insects
Mouth according to feed habit
Legs and their modification
Wings modification
Insect metamorphosis
Types of larvae and Pupae
Classification of insects
Nuclear Polyhydrosis virus
Introduced insect, pest and disease in Nepal
Mechanism of Host plant resistance
Methods of application of pesticide
Universal antidote
Food attractants
Oviposition attractants
Classification of pest
List of pests with their scientific name
Wings venation
Insecticides
Lifecycle of Bee
Damaging stage
Entomology Essentials: Rahul’s Quick Guide for Master’s Prep

Orientation of heads of insects

a. Hypognathous head

  • Head directed downward.
  • Eg: Grasshopper

 

b. Prognathous head:

  • Mouth projected forward
  • Eg: Weevils

 

c. Opisthognathous head:

  • Mouth slope backwards between legs under thorax and abdomen.
  • Eg: Bugs
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