2014 District Test

Entomology CDE

Slugs, oysters, clams, barnacles, and snails are all part of which animal group?A None of theseB NematodesC MollusksD CrustaceansE Insects

• C

Chemicals that prevent reproduction by disrupting normal mating behavior or attracting pests into a trapare calledA MicrobialsB Juvenile hormonesC RepellentsD Pheromones

• D

Crickets make sound to aid in defense.A FalseB True

• A

Which of the following plant pathogen(s) CANNOT be seen with an ordinary microscope?A MycoplasmasB Bacteria and Viruses onlyC BacteriaD VirusesE Viruses and Mycoplasmas only

• E

Which group of flies is predatory, often preying on resting insects larger than themselves?A none of theseB robber fliesC flesh fliesD bottle fliesE deer flies

• B

Which group of bees is social?A Bumble beesB Carpenter beesC Leafcutter beesD None of these

• A

Which term refers to the ability of a pesticide to dissolve in water?A solubilityB persistenceC none of theseD meltingE adsorption

• A

The uppermost layer of ground water is called theA Soil zoneB Water tableC Saturation lineD Root zone

• B

Which of the following colors is NOT visible to insects?A RedB YellowC UltravioletD All of theseE Green

• A

Katydids get their green color fromA The scales on their wingsB The genes they inheritedC The food they eatD All of these

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Seed bugs get their name because their shape resembles a plant seed.A TrueB False

• B

Bed bugs are not known to transmit any human diseases.A FalseB True

• B

Which of the following is one of the three basic nozzle patterns:A sprayB circularC flatD solid streamE none of these

• D

A biddie is a type of dragonfly.A FalseB True

• B

Sporadic pests require regular control.A FalseB True

• A

The immediate response of an insect to stimuli in its surroundings is calledA none of theseB natural selectionC conditioningD instinctE behavior

• E

The ability of an insect population to survive a pesticide application after being exposed to that pesticidefor generations is called:A acceptanceB repellencyC resistanceD none of these

• C

Certain locations and/or living things easily injured by pesticides are calledA Sanitary zonesB Risky areasC None of theseD Contamination zonesE Sensitive areas

• E

How fast does groundwater typically move in the ground?A A few feet per weekB A few feet per minuteC A few feet per yearD None of these

• C

Which of these insect pins is the thickest in diameter?A 0B 2C 00D 5

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Mole crickets do not fly.A TrueB False

• B

When groundwater is capable of providing significant quantities of water to a well or spring, it is called:A aquiferB streamC geyserD none of theseE lake

• A

Which group of dragonflies are the largest and swiftest in North America?A darnersB none of theseC skimmersD clubtails

• A

Which group of insects is second only to bees and wasps in importance for pollination?A FliesB BeetlesC GrasshoppersD Bugs

• A

Which of the following is a reason the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will classify a pesticide asrestricted-use?A Both hazard to humans and toxic to birds or aquatic invertebratesB Toxic to birds or aquatic invertebratesC Contaminates groundwaterD All of theseE Hazard to humans

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Which of these bugs make secretions used as dye to color cosmetics, medicine, and soft drinks?A ScalesB Tree hoppersC Sphinx mothsD None of theseE Lice

• A

Which of the following formats shows the proper way to display the date on an insect specimen label?A none of theseB 4 Mar 1991C March 4, 1991D 3/4/91E 3/4/1991

• B

The insect appendages that are modified to deposit eggs in a site suitable for development are called thefulcrums.A FalseB True

• A

Control of insects is best achieved during which stage of their lives?A Early larvaB EggC AdultD PupaE Late larva

• A

The ventral surface of the thorax is called theA abdomenB sternumC none of theseD notumE stomach

• B

Which of the following belongs to the order Diptera?A cranefliesB all of theseC firefliesD butterfliesE damselflies

• A

Crop rotation, trap crops, delayed planting, and harvest timing are all examples of which type of controlstrategy:A None of theseB Cultural controlC Mechanical controlD Chemical controlE Biological contro

• B

All insects have a heart that pumps their blood.A TrueB False

• A

In katydids and crickets, which sex makes the song?A femalesB malesC neither

• B

What do we call a display where the bold colors or patterns on an insects hind wings burst suddenly into�view upon takeoff for flight in order to startle potential predators?A Flight displayB None of theseC Wing displayD Flash display

• D

Most of the worlds silk used to produce fabrics comes from�A Silkworm mothsB Silk bugsC None of theseD Spider silk

• A

Bugs is a term that is used to indiscriminately refer to many kinds of insects.A FalseB True

• B

According to the Missouri Core Manual, what is the recommended minimum distance from water sourcesthat you should locate pesticide mixing, loading, and cleaning sites?A 50 feetB 25 feetC None of theseD 100 feetE 200 feet

• D

Leaching, runoff, spills, leaks, and back-siphoning are terms that describe how pesticides enterA AirB WaterC All of theseD FoodE Both air and water

• B

Insecticides that break down almost immediately after being applied have a mode of action called:A non-persistentB none of theseC baitD systemicE eradicant

• A

A splitter is a scientist who creates fewer subdivisions when classifying organisms.A FalseB True

• A

In social bees and wasps, what happens to unfertilized eggs?A They are eatenB They hatch into male bees and waspsC They hatch into female bees and waspsD They are removed from the nestE None of these

• B

Cerci are paired sensory appendages located at the posterior end of the abdomen.A FalseB True

• B

Which of the following insect groups has complete metamorphosis?A LacewingsB CockroachesC None of theseD LiceE Weevils

• E

Which of these insects has elytra?A Lace bugB Lady bugC Stink bugD None of theseE Water bug

• B

The group of true bugs that contains the largest number of species isA Giant water bugsB Plant bugsC Stink bugsD Assassin bugsE None of these

• B

Pesticide movement away from the application site in the air is calledA VectorB None of theseC LeachingD DriftE Runoff

• D

Soft rots, smuts, rusts, mildews, and molds are all examples of what type of plant pathogen?A All of theseB InsectsC VirusesD FungiE Bacteri

• D

Which of the following groups of organisms DO NOT directly cause plant disease?A VirusesB InsectsC FungiD Bacteria

• B

Compound eyes enable insects to detect motion, but they probably cannot see clear images.A FalseB True

• B

Adult mosquitoes have chewing mouthparts.A TrueB False

• B

Which route of human insecticide exposure is most common?A oralB none of theseC nasalD ocularE dermal

• E

A pesticide that breaks down quickly after it is applied is called a persistent pesticide.A FalseB True

• A

A chemical that kills insects when they breathe it is called:A desiccantB none of theseC fumigantD pheromoneE bait

• C

Pygmy grasshoppers can swim.A FalseB True

• B

A grasshoppers only defensive weapon is their ability to jump great distances.�A FalseB True

• A

The light-sensitive structure beneath each facet on the compound eye is called the rhabdome.A TrueB False

• A

Long- and short-horned grasshoppers overwinter in the egg stage.A FalseB True

• A

Stinging is one of the defensive behaviors you find among insects.A TrueB False

Which of the following is a reason NOT to use more pesticide than recommended on the label?A Both increases the odds pesticide will reach ground water and it is illegalB Increases the odds pesticide will reach ground waterC Increases the cost of pest controlD All of theseE Is illegal

• D

Chemicals that prevent reproduction by keeping immature insects from maturing into adults are calledA SterilizersB MicrobialsC Juvenile hormonesD Repellents

• C

A tool entomologists use to suck small insects into a vial is called:A none of theseB kill jarC berlese funnelD aerial netE sorter

• A

Swollen masses of plant tissue produced by the secretions of insects are called:A SeedsB None of theseC BudsD GallsE Flowers

• D

What is the name for an immature insect that is aquatic and bears little resemblance to the adult stage?A eggB larvaC naiadD none of theseE nymph

• C

Which of the following formulations are NOT easily carried by moving air?A wettable powdersB granulesC all of theseD spray

• B

Insects are not the only animals that have three pairs of jointed legs.A FalseB True

• A

The classification hierarchy goes in the following order: Kingdom, phylum, order, class, family, genus,species.A FalseB True

• A

Insect wings are sometimes attached to the prothorax.A FalseB True

• A

Setae are hairs on the insect exoskeleton.A FalseB True

• B

Luciferin is a chemical made by only a few insects. What does luciferin do?A Produces lightB None of theseC Smells bad and repels enemiesD Creates a trail to a food sourceE Causes blisters on human skin

• A

The location of food sources within 80ft of a honey bee hive is communicated to the members of the hiveusing which dance?A RoundB WaggleC None of theseD SquareE Harlem Shake

• A

Spiracles are openings on the sides of the thorax through which an insect breathes.A TrueB False

• A

Which of these insect sound-detecting organs is most similar to the human ear?A tympanumB cerciC antennaeD none of theseE mandible

• A

Insects generally fly at speeds less than 20 miles per hour.A FalseB True

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Insects generally fly at speeds less than 20 miles per hour.A FalseB True

• B