Insect Identification Flash Cards INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT. Kindergarten & Grade 1 Curriculum Z Z I I R

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1 INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT Kindergarten & Grade 1 Curriculum Y Y Z Z Z I I P S S I I R T T A A N N A Y A I I Y M M N G N G Insect Identification Flash Cards

2 Argiope Order Araneae (arachnid - not an insect) Orb Weaver Spider Found near gardens, shrubs, flowers Size - 1/4 inch to 1 1/8 inches Food - small insects Beneficial Image: Ronald F. Billings, Texas Forest Service Used with permission

3 Bumblebee Order - Hymenoptera Found in flowers rich areas; nests underground Size -3/8 inch to 7/8 inch Important pollinator Beneficial Image: Clemson University, USDA Cooperative Extension Slide Series, Used with permission.

4 Corn Earworm Larva Order - Lepidoptera Found on a variety of crops Size - 1 inch to 1 1/2 inches Food - corn kernels, tomatoes, peppers Image: Clemson University, USDA Cooperative Extension Slide Series, Used with permission.

5 Cicada Order - Hemiptera Found on shrubs, trees Size - 1 inch to 2 1/4 inches Food - juices from roots Image: John H. Ghent, USDA Forest Service. Used with permission.

6 Carpenter Ant Order - Hymenoptera Found near dead wood, fence posts, houses. Size - 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch Food - other insects, sugars, honeydew. They nest in wood, but do not eat it. Image: Clemson University, USDA Cooperative Extension Slide Series, Used with permission.

7 Deer Tick Class - Arachnida not an insect Found in leaf litter, brush, tall grass, woods Size - pinhead size to 1/16 inch Food - human and animal blood Can cause Lyme disease and other infections in humans and animals. Image: Scott Bauer, USDA ARS, Used with permission.

8 Dragonfly Order - Odonata Found near streams, ponds Size - 1/78 inches to 3 inches Food - small insects worms Beneficial Image: Marilyn S. Chase, University of Connecticut IPM. Used with permission

9 German Cockroach Order - Blattodea Found mostly in buildings; especially in humid areas; Usually active at night Size 5/8 inch Food - decaying matter or fermented food Image: Clemson University, USDA Cooperative Extension Slide Series, Used with permission.

10 Grasshopper Order - Orthoptera Found in tall grass, open woods Size - 3/8 inch to 3 inches depending on species Food - grasses, crops, plants and other vegetation Image:Marilyn S. Chase, University of Connecticut IPM. Used with permission

11 House Fly Order - Diptera Found near garbage, animal manure, exposed food. Size 1/8 inch to 1/4 inch Food - Adults - sweet liquids or decaying matter Larvae - moist foods rich in organic matter Image: Clemson University USDA Cooperative Extension Slide Series- Used with permission

12 Lady Beetle Order - Coleoptera Found on foliage in gardens, meadows and woods Size 1/32 inch to 5/8 inch Food - aphids and small insects Beneficial Image:Marilyn S. Chase, University of Connecticut IPM. Used with permission

13 Leafhopper Order - Homoptera Found in gardens, meadows, open woods Size 1/16 inch to 5/8 inch Food - juices of plants Image: Steve L. Brown, The University of Georgia, Used with permission

Monarch Butterfly Order - Lepidoptera Found in meadows, roadsides around milkweed plants; important pollinator Size - Wingspan 3 1/2 inches to 4 inches Food -

14 Monarch Butterfly Order - Lepidoptera Found in meadows, roadsides around milkweed plants; important pollinator Size - Wingspan 3 1/2 inches to 4 inches Food - Caterpillar -Foliage, flower buds and juice of milkweeds; Butterflies - Flowers, nectar Beneficial Image: Marilyn S. Chase, University of Connecticut IPM. Used with permission

15 Mosquito Order - Diptera Found near water and swamps Size - 1/8 to 1/4 inch Food - Females - Blood Males - Nectar Image: Marilyn S. Chase, University of Connecticut IPM. Used with permission

16 Parasitic Wasp Order - Hymenoptera Found near host insects Size - 1/32 inch to 1 1/8 inch Food - Adults - Nectar Larvae - Host insects Beneficial Image: Debbie Waters, University of Georgia, Used with permission

17 Praying Mantis Order - Mantodea Found on foliage, flowers in meadows and fields Size - 2 inches to 2 1/2 inches Food - Aphids, caterpillars, flies, butterflies, bees and moths Beneficial Image:Edward L. Manigault, Clemson University Donated Collection. Used with permission

18 Green Stink Bug Order - Hemiptera Found on vegetation, shrubs, trees; Secrete a foul-odored fluid for defense Size - 3/16 inch to 1 inch Food - plant juices, some eat caterpillars and beetle larvae Beneficial Image: Russ Ottens, University of Georgia, Used with permission.

19 Swallowtail Butterfly Order - Lepidoptera Found in areas with flowers Size - Wingspan 4 to 5 7/8 inches Food - Butterfly - Nectar Caterpillar - Foliage Beneficial Image: Marilyn S. Chase, University of Connecticut IPM.. Used with permission

20 Walkingstick Order - Orthoptera Found on trees and plants; Can regenerate lost legs Size - 5 7/8 inches Food - Foliage of grasses, trees Image: James Solomon, USDA Forest Service, Used with permission

21 Waterstrider Order - Hemiptera Found - on plants or water surfaces of rivers, ponds, streams, lakes, oceans Size - 1/16 inch to 1 1/4 inches Food - other insects Beneficial Image:Edward L. Manigault, Clemson University Donalted Collection. Used with permission.

22 White Grub Order - Coleoptera Found in soil Size - 1/3 inch to 1 3/4 inches depending on species Food - plant roots Image: Marilyn S. Chase, University of Connecticut IPM. Used with permission

23 Indian Meal Moth Order - Coleoptera Found as larva in food pantries, cabinets, stored grain products Size - 1/32 inch to 3/4 inch Food - Grain products, fruits, nuts, candy, chocolate, dog food, bird seed. Image: IPM for Household Pests Booklet. Used with permission

24 Honeybee Order - Hymenoptera Found - In well-vegetated areas, near flowers; produce honey and beeswax Size - 1/8 inch to 1 1/4 inches Food - Nectar, sugar, pollen Beneficial Image: IPM Structural Pests Slide Set. Used with permission

25 Firefly Order - Coleoptera Found in meadows and open woods. Size - 1/4 inch to 3/4 inch Food - insect larvae, slugs, snails, mites Beneficial Image:Gerald J. Lenhard, Louisiana State University, Used with permission.

Zoology I Flashcards

Zoology I Flashcards For Lesson 13 Project These Flashcards are designed to teach your child the insect orders. I recommend you print them on cardstock. One side of the card will have the insect image,