Entomology Essentials: Rahul’s Quick Guide for Master’s Prep

Pinning position for insects

  1. Mesothorax ( in between two wings) : Eg: Butterflies, Moths, Mantids, Cockroaches, Flies, Wasps, Bees, etc.
  2. Pronotum ( Posterior part): Eg: Grasshopper, Crickets, Tree hopper, Leaf hopper, Plant hopper, Spittle bugs, etc.
  3. Scutellum : For all true bugs
  4. Elytron ( Right forewing): For beetles and weevils.
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