Glossary of entomology terms

 ( Entomology ) 

This glossary of entomology describes terms used in the formal study of insect species by entomology.

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A–C

A synthetic chlorinated hydrocarbon [[insecticide]], toxic to vertebrates. Though its [[phytotoxicity]] is low, solvents in some formulations may damage certain crops. cf. the related [[Dieldrin]], [[Endrin]], [[Isodrin]]
     

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D–F

A synthetic chlorinated hydrocarbon insecticide, toxic to vertebrates.  cf. the related [[Aldrin]], [[Endrin]], [[Isodrin]]
     

A synthetic chlorinated hydrocarbon insecticide, toxic to vertebrates. Though its [[phytotoxicity]] is low, solvents in some formulations may damage certain crops. cf. the related [[Dieldrin]], [[Aldrin]], [[Isodrin]]
     

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G–L

A synthetic chlorinated hydrocarbon insecticide, toxic to vertebrates. Though its [[phytotoxicity]] is low, solvents in some formulations may damage certain crops. cf. the related [[Dieldrin]], [[Aldrin]], [[Endrin]]
     

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M–O

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P–R

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S–Z ==Figures==

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See also

• Gordh G. and D.H. Headrick. A Dictionary of Entomology. Cabi 2001.
• Romoser, William S. The Science of Entomology, pp. 26–49. Collier-MacMillan 1973.
• McAlpine, David K., 1958 A key to the Australian families of Acalptrate Diptera (Insecta) Records of the Australian Museum 24 (12) 183-190 pdf full text and figures
• McAlpine, J.F. 1981 Morphology and terminology In: McAlpine, J.P. et al. (eds.): Manual of Nearctic Diptera vol. 1 Ottawa: Research Branch, Agriculture Canada, Monograph 27. pdf download manual
• Resh, Vincent H. and R. T. Cardé, Eds. Encyclopedia of Insects, pp. 15–19, 750–755. Elsevier 2003.
• Wallace, Robert L. et al. Beck and Braithwaite's Invertebrate Zoology, 4th Ed., pp. 248–250. MacMillan 1989.
• http://www.cals.ncsu.edu/course/ent425/library/labs/external_anatomy/anatomy_mouthparts.html

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External links

• Dictionary of Insect Morphology
• Entomologists' Glossary
• Dictionary of Insect Morphology
• PNW moths glossary