Glossary of entomology terms


This glossary of entomology describes terms used in the formal study of insect species by entomologists.
File:Rove Beetle sp.^ Staphylinidae - Flickr - gailhampshire.jpg|thumb|When present, elytra of the Staphylinidae are markedly abbreviate.
File:Alitrunk of aculeate Hymenoptera.jpg|thumb|the alitrunk of aculeate Hymenoptera comprises the three thoracic segments, plus the propodeum, which strictly speaking, is the first segment of the abdomen.

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
Image:Butterfly wing terms.svg|right|thumb|360px|

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

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
Image:InsectLeg.svg|thumb|

M–O

P–R

S–Z

Figures