The ending ptera signifies that the creature is winged, though some may lose their wings at some stage during their life. Other names also often have special meanings. Family names generally end in idae . Though the species name may say something about the person describing the species. By learning the characteristics of a group we can begin to divide the insects into their correct Order, Family, Genus and species.
Guides use key characteristics to make identification easier.
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