Introduction to Entomology | EnvironmentalScience.org Entomology 101: Study of Insects What is Entomology? Entomology is now a well-established degree and with the scope of the environmental sciences continuing to expand, the evidence that we can acquire from it is expected to continue to have the broadest possible appeal. Though classed as a subsection of zoology, it is a deep enough subject to require specific undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications. Entomology usually comes under the control of biology or agriculture departments, and most universities in the world offer courses in entomology. At least one college in each US state offers it as an undergraduate program. Students wishing to take advanced degrees and PhD programmes have a lot of choice; most research roles will require at least a Master's level degree - if not a Doctorate. Most entomologists go on to work in agriculture and conservation, in ecology and land management (national parks for example). Put simply, entomology is a branch of zoology (the study of animals) that studies insects and how they interact with their environment, other species and humans (1). The word originates - as most scientific classifications do - with a Greek word: entom, meaning “notched”.

An animal is an insect when it has segmented body parts. Insects are quite remarkable creatures and we have identified in the region of 1 million species with estimates of the number of unidentified species ranging from 5 million to 8 million (2). Insects exist all over the world and survive in some of the harshest environments on earth; it is believed that they - in terms of numbers - outnumber all other animal species combined (3). What is an Insect? It may seem like a simple question, but there is some confusion over what is and what is not an insect. There are certain criteria by which we define which creatures are insects. For starters, they must have an exoskeleton - this is common to all arthropods. In order for the arthropod to be an insect, the specimen must have six legs - this is generally what separates them from other arthropods. They also have three distinct body parts broken down into the head, abdomen and thorax. They may or may not have wings, or antennae, or both (4) and they may live on land, in the air or in bodies of water (though there are not many marine species as these environments are dominated by other types of arthropods).

Most insects have compound eyes that are large relative to their bodies, though some are eyeless (5) and many have ocelli (sensors that fulfill some functions of eyes in other species) (6, p14-15). Combined, the compound eyes, antennae and ocelli perform most sensory functions of the insect. Sensory hairs on the bodies of many insects tell them the direction the wind is blowing, so if they smell food, they know what direction to fly or crawl to find it. "Not all insects have ocelli - in fact, this is a distinguishing character at the taxonomic level of orders. Some type of beetles for example such as the subfamily Omaliinae of the Staphylinidae do have ocelli while most beetle types do not. Beetles about 40% of all named insect species." Robert E. Nelson, Professor of Geology, Colby College Learn more about how to become an entomologist . A History of Entomology Humans have always been interested in insects for one reason or another; ancient cultures have examined, farmed and even venerated them.

Ancient Egyptians worshipped a large species of dung beetle, or Scarab, that would gather balls of dung and bury them. The female would lay eggs on the dung, and then weeks or months later, new beetles would emerge from the ground - seemingly reborn from nothing and thus representing the renewal of life. Even before this, some of the earliest cave art depicts bees - one famous example at Cuevas de la Araña en Bicorp in eastern Spain shows a human figure surrounded by bees (7), while he or she (the figure is androgynous) gathers honey from a hive. Many Roman writers discussed insects and Aristotle and Pliny the Elder both had a strong fascination in which they published their observations of insects in books on natural history. The true scientific study of insects did not development until the Renaissance and through to the Enlightenment era - with the greatest expansion of the subject seeming to be the 1800s. Three strands of study grew up in a very short space of time: first there were the researchers who wanted to depict nature's beauty through producing highly detailed image. This wasn't just useful for art's sake, these highly detailed sketches were useful to researchers wanting to understand the insects' physiology.

The second group concerned itself (as many natural sciences did) with classification, dividing for the sake of convenience and ease of study - still a common practice today and we still use the division method in classification of new species, even where and when we realise that not all species of anything fit neatly into boxes. The third group focused largely on examining the biological processes of insects - life cycle, reproduction, habitats and other elements. This developed through the course of the 18th century and by the 19th century most major universities were studying the world's insects and major scientific institutes began a systematic programme of research and investigation. In North America and in Europe, the Victorian era saw the greatest expansion of interest of insects (8) firstly through the amateur research of the well to do gentleman researcher, and later into more academic study leading to the formalised science that we have today. There is no greater work with such a wide scope for this third group, than the four volumes published in the early 19th century by William Kirby and William Spence (9) and it is still considered a seminal work today.

For the most part, this 19th century research into insects was driven by medical science and a need to understand and combat diseases carried by insects such as malaria and yellow fever (10), their causes and how they spread. It was important to the colonialism and the growing market economy of nations spreading their influence and building markets in developing countries. That's not to say that study for study's sake was not an issue as it was with so many other 18th and 19th century naturalists, because it was. As humans we are driven to examining and understanding the world around us. The 20th and 21st centuries led to the more discoveries of insect species, and how they live and reproduce, than ever before. Now we can visit very remote areas far more easily than we could before - new species turn up every day. We have also discovered that the study of insects has uses outside of entomology. What Can Entomology Tell Us?

The subject does not exist in a bubble where it is useful only to itself; it is part of a wider environmental study of our natural ecology and human geography - insects are affected by the climate and results of studies can tell us much about what is going on in the world around us. We discover new uses for studies in entomology all the time and there are already several established disciplines where insects and insect remains are a powerful type of evidence. As Environmental Indicators Insects are a vital part of forest biodiversity and as they are particularly sensitive to changes in the climate and the patterns and seasons of regional flora cover, entomology provides evidence for general forest health (11) as well changes in the cover. The arrival of a new pest or the sudden decline of a well-established native species can indicate many things, such as the effects of deforestation, or a change in the types of arboreal cover, CO2 concentration, persistent ecological issues such as drought or flooding. They can tell us much about the types of trees, shrubs and flowers that grow there (especially pollinating insects such as butterflies) (12, p28-30) and any changes.

The Arctic Circle has a very delicate ecosystem and this is one area where researchers in many fields rely heavily on entomology, particularly of the relationship between insect groups, between insects and the environment, between insects and other animal species; evidence from population numbers and density is often used to examine specific environmental indicators (13). For Archaeology / Anthropology Similarly, and as archaeology moves more into the realm of environmental science, insect population and remains are becoming more important in the interpretation of archaeological sites and landscapes. Humans have had an enormous impact on the environment of the past, and we are just beginning to understand how geoengineering, how hunter-gatherer societies and even the Neolithic Agricultural Revolution impacted local ecologies. We are only now beginning to understand how insect remains are useful, and indeed which insect species are most useful in which areas. In a study of western Greenland for example, researchers examined extant insect remains for indicators of personal hygiene (14). This isn't all they can tell us though.

When a virgin landscape is altered to make way for farmland, there is likely to be a change to the ecosystem that will include a change of both the pollen distribution pattern and insect remains - especially where a crop favourable to native insect species replaces a crop that was unfavourable, or vice versa. In these cases, there will be a clear and distinct pattern change in the archaeological record. Forensic Entomology It may surprise people to learn that insect species can sometimes play a part in criminal investigation and even be included as part of the evidence. We can learn much about a body's season of death and for how long it may have been exposed to the elements before discovery or being buried (15). This is one of the most critical areas in which entomology contributes to our understanding of human remains - in archaeology and in criminal proceedings. Insects are attracted to decomposing bodies and may begin feeding off it or laying eggs in it. By understanding the lifecycle process of any insect remains found, investigators can identify how long a body has been dead, where it has been storied and a variety of other facts.

Most interestingly, it seems that studying insects as a method of working out the perpetrator of a murder goes back to China in the 13th century (16) when suspects were told to lay their sickles on the ground to see which attracted the most flies to the small amounts of blood that remained on the blade. Using insects as evidence in a modern criminal trial began in 1935 when a body in the UK showed a number of blowflies. The subsequent evidence attained from the blowflies informed investigators how long the woman had been dead and led to a conviction of the guilty party (17). Medical Entomology This is the area concerned with medical research and how insects are a matter of public health. This area also includes plant disease and damage caused by insects to crops too. That means researchers in Medical Entomology are concerned with urban and rural pests as well as the diseases that some insects carry. The scope of medical entomology will also cover research into the effectiveness of, and development of new, pesticides. Medical entomology arguably began in the early 20th century when it was discovered that mosquitoes were responsible for the transmission of Yellow Fever.

Medical entomology plays a large part of the US military research as the major bodies examined and combated the effects of major diseases in all wars the country has participated in (18) - most recently in Iraq and Afghanistan. Though entomology is the study of insects, medical entomology has a broader scope in that it incorporates other arthropods that may affect human health - this means arachnids such as spiders, mites, ticks and also come under the scope of a medical entomology researcher. Fruit Fly Research The humble fruit fly deserves a special mention because these small insects have given us so much information. We have learnt much about evolutionary biology because many generations breed in a very short space of time (20). We have information on genetic mutation, genetic drift and other elements of evolution vital to research in other areas, particularly human genetics. Selective cross-breeding for favourable traits may be carried out on a large scale in a very short space of time. Though they have been studied for at least a century, only recently have researchers made great leaps in discoveries. Recent research has also shown that there may be discoveries waiting to be made for diabetes research.

A paper published in 2014 shows that the research team discovered a way of measuring mutations in relation to insulin levels (21). It is hoped and expected that future diabetes treatments will results from the study. Sources Entomologist | Bioscience Careers | About Bioscience It looks like you’re using an outdated version of Internet Explorer that is not supported by the About Bioscience website. To ensure the site displays correctly, please use a more modern browser, like Firefox or Google Chrome . Or, if you’re using Windows Vista or Windows 7, you can upgrade to the latest version of Internet Explorer. Bioscience Careers Photo: UC Kearney Agricultural Center Quick Facts Bachelor’s Degree (B.A. or B.S.) Related Links The Entomological Society of America serves the professional and scientific needs of entomologists and colleagues in related disciplines. Members include educators, extension personnel, consultants, students, researchers and scientists from agricultural departments, health agencies, private industries, colleges and universities and state and federal governments. There also is an Employment link on the site that lists entomological job opportunities available in the United States. An entomologist is a scientist who studies insects.

Entomologists have many important jobs, such as the study of the classification, life cycle, distribution, physiology, behavior, ecology and population dynamics of insects. Entomologists also study urban pests, forest pests, agricultural pests and medical and veterinary pests and their control. These scientists may work with beneficial insects like honeybees, silkworms, ladybird beetles and parasitic wasps. Entomologists are researchers, teachers and consultants and can work for private companies, universities or government agencies. About 8,000 men and women work as professional entomologists in the United States, which includes teaching about insects; working as extension entomologists (public educators who provide information on insects and their management in agricultural and urban environments); raising bees; enforcing quarantines and regulations; performing insect survey work; consulting on integrated pest management topics; selling insecticides; controlling pests; and conducting research on insect classification, taxonomy, biology, ecology, behavior and control. The greatest number of entomologists are employed in some aspect of economic or applied entomology that deals with the control of harmful insects.

There also are tens of thousands of amateur entomologists and hobbyists who study insects without pay and who provide valuable information on insect distributions, seasonal activity patterns, identification, life cycles and behavior. Career Opportunities Entomology careers in research involve studying and understanding the anatomy, habits, life histories, physiology and classification of insects and investigating various types of chemical and biological controls. Increasingly, basic information is required to supply answers to complex questions and problems involving insects. Research Opportunities Many entomologists are involved with research in integrated pest management. IPM uses all suitable pest control techniques to keep pests below economically injurious levels. Each pest control technique must be designed carefully so it is environmentally sound and is compatible with producer and user objectives. But IPM is more than chemical pesticide management — it also includes biological, cultural and sanitary control practices. Once sound, reliable information on insect control is gathered from research, the results are given to farmers and other people who deal with insect pests. Teaching Positions There are many teaching opportunities for entomologists at colleges and nonprofit educational institutions and organizations. For example, the Cooperative Extension Service in each state plays an important role in providing information on insects and pest control to homeowners, farmers and others.

Entomologists at CES work closely with individuals and businesses to help solve their insect problems. Another important extension job is the survey entomologist, who reviews all important crops in a given state or area for possible insect outbreaks and alerts farmers and growers before a major problem arises. Government Work Many entomologists work for government agencies. For example, U.S. regulatory entomologists help prevent the entrance of harmful, destructive pests from foreign countries. Both federal and state governments have set up plant and animal quarantine agencies. All plants, fruits, vegetables, artifacts, baggage and animals are examined at international ports of entry, and these inspections are performed under the supervision of trained entomologists and other scientists. Entomologists also impose strict quarantines in areas where introduced insects have established a foothold. In some cases, roadblocks and inspection stations are erected to prevent the spread of pests. Most states have laws and regulations requiring the inspection of nursery stock, many types of agricultural produce, logs and bee hives. Many states also have laws regulating the activities of pest control operators (exterminators) and pesticide applicators. Entomologists help enforce those important laws and provide technical information and counsel for those in this type of insect control work.

Medical and public health entomologists work for federal, state and local public health departments and deal with pest control problems. Entomologists engaged in public health work in different areas of research and in the control of house flies, mosquitoes, cockroaches, lice, fleas, ticks and many other pests that pose a health hazard or nuisance problem. Military entomologists work for various branches of the armed forces and supervise pest control operations at a large number of military bases in the United States and abroad. Research work and the protection of military personnel against insect-borne diseases and parasites are important aspects of entomology in the military service. Forensic entomology is a new field of study. Entomologists in this specialty area use their knowledge of insect life cycles and behavior to help police solve crimes. Agricultural entomologists work to protect valuable crops from insect pests. Annual losses to agricultural insect pests are enormous and in some areas can result in up to a 25 percent loss in yield. Agricultural entomologists, pest management consultants and pest scouts all are involved in research and control of crop pests. The rapid growth of the forest products industry has set the stage for forest entomology.

The United States uses an enormous amount of lumber, pulp and paper products annually, yet yearly losses from forest insects also are substantial. Forest entomologists work to protect these valuable resources from insect pests. Commercial Sector Work Commercial entomologists work for industry rather than public agencies. These jobs can involve field-service work, research, insect-control services and insecticide sales. Selling insecticides is part of the large agribusiness industry that supplies farmers and growers with goods and services. Some entomologists work to control pests affecting shade trees, lawns, ornamental plants, homes, warehouses, stores, hotels and restaurants. Other work includes spraying farm crops and orchards as well as urban areas for flies and mosquitoes. Commercial entomologists also can work as private consultants to the pesticide industry, pest control operators and agribusiness (pest management services, for example). Entomologists in this field can establish their own company, can work for a small business or can work for a large commercial company.

Education/Training Individuals interested in a career in entomology should prepare themselves by taking classes in math and science (biology, zoology, botany, ecology and chemistry), by becoming familiar with the steps of the scientific method and by practicing keeping records and presenting information, data and conclusions. They should conduct investigations of the insect world; visit libraries and stores to find interesting educational books, videos and software about insects; look for summer jobs with companies, universities, state experiment stations or government agencies that deal with insects; or simply spend the day with a museum curator, beekeeper, pest control operator or other professional entomologist to help provide insight into entomological careers and the decision to enter a career in entomology. Training also is available through youth groups such as scouts, 4-H, science and bug clubs and the Young Entomologists’ Society. Through organizations such as the Young Entomologists’ Society, young insect enthusiasts can interact with others interested in insect study, trade insect specimens and information, publish interesting information on insects and read about the latest discoveries in insect study. Most universities do not have a specialized entomology department but instead offer courses in entomology.

Many entomologists receive a general undergraduate degree in biology or zoology and then specialize in entomology at the postgraduate level. Research positions in universities, the government and industrial organizations require either a master’s degree or in most cases, a Ph.D. For individuals interested in leading a research team or teaching at the university level, a Ph.D. is required. Certification The Entomological Society of America offers two certification programs: the Associate Certified Entomologist and the Board Certified Entomologist. The BCE is geared toward individuals who are formally educated in entomology, while the ACE is geared more toward individuals with hands-on training and professional development in the field of structural pest management. Entomology (Study of Bugs) - Insects/Spiders - Science Insects/Spiders --Last 90 Days(hr) 5.0 Total Questions 4421 Will accept most questions in general entomology, including those related to medical entomology, taxonomy, ecology, arthropod surveillance, and pest management.

If you are requesting a 'mystery bug' identification, PLEASE either attach an image to your question, or post an image on a web page (such as Flickr) so that I can look at it, as verbal descriptions frequently are insufficient for a definitive identification. Walter Hintz I can answer any questions about insects and spiders. Jack DeAngelis --Last 90 Days(hr) 2.3 Total Questions 3751 I can answer questions in any area of entomology (study of insects, spiders, mites, ticks, and other terrestrial arthropods). Contact me about home and garden insects, insects that bite and sting, and insects that damage homes such as carpenter ants and termites. Jessica Mellinger --Last 90 Days(hr) 62.6 Total Questions 520 I can answer questions about invertebrates native to California, including insects commonly found in homes. If you have an identification request, please attach a photo to your question. Sue Kayton --Last 90 Days(hr) 2.0 Total Questions 1714 Silkworm expert. Have raised them as a hobby for 20 years. I do not identify unknown insects.

Nathan Riggs --Last 90 Days(hr) 167.9 Total Questions 2317 I currently live in San Antonio, TX and have expertise in identifying insects, many types of spiders, and other arthropod critters that infest lawns, ornamentals, structures, trees, pets and livestock. Mites are not a strong point of mine. I'm not a licensed doctor, so I cannot provide medical diagnosis of conditions possibly related to insects or other arthropods. If you've got an interesting photo for me to see, attach it to your question, or let me know and I'll give you my email so the picture will get to me. If you have hosted an insect photo on a website, please include the link so I can go look at it and provide a faster ID for you. You may also join my group page on Facebook and post your picture at . Eric R. Eaton Ology List - Sciences and Scientific Disciplines Also a science, chemistry is not an "ology". Chemistry is the study of matter and how it interacts with other matter and with energy. Mike Kemp, Getty Images Updated November 12, 2015.

An ology is a discipline of study, as indicated by having the -ology suffix. This is a list of science ologies. Please let me know if you know of an -ology that should be added to the list. Acarology, the study of ticks and mites Actinobiology, the study of the effects of radiation upon living organisms Actinology, the study of the effect of light on chemicals Aerobiology, a branch of biology that studies organic particles that are transported by the air Aerology, the study of the atmosphere Aetiology, the medical study of the causation of disease Agrobiology, the study of plant nutrition and growth in relation to soil Agrology, the branch of soil science dealing with the production of crops.

Agrostology, the study of grasses Algology, the study of algae Allergology, the study of the causes and treatment of allergies Andrology, the study of male health Anesthesiology, the study of anesthesia and anesthetics Angiology, the study of the anatomy of blood and lymph vascular systems Anthropology, the study of humans Apiology, the study of bees Arachnology, the study of spiders Archaeology, the study of past cultures Archaeozoology, the study of relationships between humans and animals over time Areology, the study of Mars Astacology, the study of crawfish Astrobiology, the study of origin of life Astrogeology, the study of geology of celestial bodies Audiology, the study of hearing Autecology, the study of the ecology of any individual species Bacteriology, the study of bacteria Bioecology, the study of interaction of life in the environment Biology, the study of life Bromatology, the study of food Cardiology, the study of the heart Cariology, the study of cells Cetology, the study of cetaceans (e.g., whales, dolphins) Climatology, the study of the climate Coleopterology, the study of beetles Conchology,

 the study of shells and of molluscs Coniology, the study of dust in the atmosphere and its effects on living organisms Craniology, the study of the characteristics of the skull Criminology, the scientific study of crime Cryology, the study of very low temperatures and related phenomena Cynology, the study of dogs Cytology, the study of cells Cytomorphology, the study of the structure of cells Cytopathology, the branch of pathology that studies diseases on the cellular level Dendrochronology, the study of the age of trees and the records in their rings Dendrology, the study of trees Dermatology, the study of the skin Dermatopathology, the field of dermatological anatomical pathology Desmology, the study of ligaments Diabetology, the study of diabetes mellitus Dipterology, the study of flies Ecohydrology, the study of interactions between organisms and the water cycle Ecology, the study of the relationships between living organisms and their environment Ecophysiology, the study of the interrelationship between an organism's physical functioning and its environment Edaphology, a branch of soil science that studies the influence of soil on life Electrophysiology, the study of the relationship between electric phenomena and

 bodily processes Embryology, the study of embryos Endocrinology, the study of internal secretory glands Entomology, the study of insects Enzymology, the study of enzymes Epidemiology, the study of the origin and spread of diseases Ethology, the study of animal behavior Exobiology, the study of life in outer space Exogeology, the study of geology of celestial bodies Prev Entomology (Study of Bugs) - Insects/Spiders - Science - AllExperts.com Insects/Spiders Ed Saugstad Q: These bugs appeared in my flat a few weeks ago.

The last weeks I found 1-2 at the time but I didn't ... A: Commonly known as pea or bean weevils, they infest whole seeds (usually dried) of many plants, but ... Q: Is there a difference between insecticides? Is there such a thing as a 'cheap' insecticide? Is ... A: First off there are several broad categories ('families', if you will) of pesticides, such as ... Q: My name is Zach and im hoping you can help me.I found this weird bug on my back but I'm not sure ... A: Zach: Thank you for including the image with your question, though I cannot resolve enough detail ... Jack DeAngelis Q: I found this weird bug on my back but I'm not sure what it is. When I scratched it off there was ... A: Zach, I'm sorry but I can't see enough detail to be certain. I'd suggest taking a look at ... Q: I have an aquarium with turtles and fish in it and about a month ago these flying insects started to ... A: Chironomidae); They are related to mosquitoes, and like mosquitoes, their larvae are aquatic. At ...

Q: This bug found on wall in apartment in St Cloud MN Dec 2016. Both my daughter and myself have ... A: Annie: Thank you for including the images with your question. The objects are the shed ... Jack DeAngelis Q: I have a problem with ants. I think they are garden ants. These ants keep on apearing on my bed. I ... A: Aela, Many kinds of ants can invade homes, most nest in the walls. Specialized ant baits are ... Walter Hintz Q: I have a bug that I've found on my bed and other places. I was told it's not a bed bug but I have no ... A: To identify an insect I have to see more details but from the shape I am sure this is a grain beetle ... Q: mostly at night, the other day i saw what looked like black lint on my sheets and i figured thats ... A: Joanna, I can't see much detail but these look like small carpet beetle larvae (see ... Jessica Mellinger Q: I'd like to know the identity of this beetle I saw at my house on November 6. I live in the Santa ...

A: This lovely bronze beetle is a type of leaf beetle in the genus Chrysolina. You can find some photos ... Walter Hintz Q: I have some bugs on my wallpaper. (Actually, it is more like a wall that is painted white.) I keep ... A: These are Psocids or booklice. They may occur wherever there are moist conditions. If there are a ... Sue Kayton Q: I need your help to identify this insect which i find repeatidly in my bathroom sink, bath tube and ... A: sorry, photo is too small and blurry for me to ID any more than to say that the larger photo is some ... Ed Saugstad Q: I need your help to identify this insect which i find repeatidly in my bathroom sink, bath tube and ... A: Please stop at once any further application of pesticides, as these pose a far greater health risk ... Q: I need your help to identify this insect which i find repeatidly in my bathroom sink, bath tube and ... A: Nora: I am almost positive these are "springtails," in which case they are totally harmless; and ... Walter Hintz Q: in your last email you refered to chiggers and thrips.

Did you actually see them in the photos? A: Chiggers can be seen with the naked eye but they are very small. They appear as a black dot but if ... Jessica Mellinger Q: I have lived in my Southern California townhome for 16 years and saw this insect last night for the ... A: You have ants. This looks like a red imported fire ant, which you have probably seen before without ... Q: I live in Saskatoon, sk, Canada and had a bedbug problem maybe a month ago but it wasn't too bad and ... A: That aside, the only two possibilities that would be of concern are (1) flea larvae - see ... Jessica Mellinger Q: We moved to Folsom last year and since then I have been trying to keep centipedes out of my house. I ... A: You are correct that they are not dangerous. They eat other household pests, such as small insects ... Walter Hintz Q: I have an 8 year old son who has a strong interest in ants. Which means i now do too. I would like ... A: I think it is great that your son is interested in insects, especially ants. I began my love for ... Eric R.

Eaton Q: What kind of bug is this..it bit one of my daycare kids. Thank you for your help A: Candy: The insect in the image is a nymph (immature, juvenile, "baby") assassin bug in the genus ... Ed Saugstad Q: Saugstad, I'm hoping you can identify the two creatures in this photo. We had a lot of issues with ... A: and it appears to be a tiny parasitic (on other insects) wasp. These wasps lack venom, but some have ... Walter Hintz Q: This insect (rather old looking) was found on a blanket on Nov 26,2016 in Drexel Hill, PA 19026 ... A: There is just a part of an insect here and it is the abdomen. From just looking at the abdomen I ... Q: This insect (rather old looking) was found on a blanket on Nov 26,2016 in Drexel Hill, PA 19026 ... A: but these remains are not sufficient for a positive identification. That aside, I have my doubts ...

Walter Hintz Q: Sir: The appearance of this bug started about 2-3 months after the birth of my child. Initially it ... A: With regards to Buq 1 I cannot see enough here to make any identification but Bug 2 is a beetle and ... Eric R. Eaton Q: I need some help. Can you help me identify some of my spiders. A: Nice: I am not at all familiar with spiders of Asia, I'm sorry. I can tell you that both of these ... Q: I saw this fly in a woman's front garden in San Diego this summer. It was a colourful one, with ... A: //tinyurl.com/grwm9op for an example. This genus apparently is quite a recent addition to the ... Q: I found this caterpillar in early June in New Westminster. It was very fuzzy, and I saw it crawling ... A: Jascha: Some kind of tussock moth caterpillar, in this tribe: ... Q: Possibly brought home a family members item which may have been exposed to bedbugs. I have been ... A: your image does not show enough detail for me to be certain. See ttp://tinyurl.com/hl8vx95 for an ...

Walter Hintz Q: I work at a wastewater treatment plant. We get inundated with western spotted orb weavers, and this ... A: It appears you have 2 different spiders here he thinner one is a Cellar spider likely of the Genus ... Q: I have these bugs on my citrus tree. Have never seen anything like this before. It looks like a worm ... A: Papilio cresphontes (Lepidoptera: Papilionidae). They feed primarily on the leaves of citrus trees, ... Eric R. Eaton Q: Eric. This May, I saw an insect sitting on an ivy leaf in Burnaby, B. C. From how it held its ... A: Jascha: Thank you for including the nice image with your question. Nearest I can conclude, it is a ... Q: I saw an insect this March that I haven't seen anything like, and am very curious to know if you can ... A: //tinyurl.com/z5pju6k for an image. However, the wing shape on your specimen is more consistent with ... Ed Saugstad Q: Was sure what they were so I cracked one open and it seems to have a fly inside. I was wondering ...

A: rather, they appear to be fly pupae. Flies of this type usually lay their eggs (which are quite ... Q: I was pulling weeds and spotted this on a piece of grass not moving or seemingly alive. When I ... A: Sondra: Oh, ok, *here* are the images. Totally different answer required! This is a caterpillar ... Eric R. Eaton Q: I was pulling weeds and spotted this and I apologize if it's an out of bounds question. When I ... A: Sondra: Without seeing at least an image of what you are talking about, I really can't help you. I ... Eric R. Eaton Q: I have started noticing the odd black beetle with a brown stripe on my living room floor they seem ... A: I do not know what a "settee" is, but I am assuming something like what we call a "couch" or a ... Q: I love a little north of Albuquerque, New Mexico. I frequently hike along the Rio Grande River. ... A: Nate: Nice images, thank you for including them. Your insect is the appropriately-named Red-winged ... Q: Good evening Dr.

I have attached an image of a spider I can't seem to identify found in South East ... A: Keith: You are correct, the spider is (was? insert sad face) a Black & Yellow Garden Spider, ... Jack DeAngelis Q: Regretfully, this risk potential definitely should've occurred to me beforehand. I jumped head ... A: KDS, There are no insects or mites that infest plants (any plants) and also bite people or pets. It ... Eric R. Eaton Q: Thankyou A: Gary: The insect in the image is an assassin bug, family Reduviidae. Please note that I am an ... Top Expert on this page Expertise I answer insect and spider identification questions ONLY. Attach images if possible. No "what bit me?", "what do I feed this bug in captivity?", or science fair project questions please. NO TECHNICAL QUESTIONS ABOUT INSECT PHYSIOLOGY. Experience Principal author, Kaufman Field Guide to Insects of North America. Professional entomologist employed previously at University of Massachusetts, Chase Studio, Inc., and Cincinnati Zoo; contract work for West Virginia Department of Natural Resources, Smithsonian Institution, and Portland (Oregon) State University.

Publications Author, Kaufman Field Guide to Insects of North America, Missouri Conservationist magazine, Ranger Rick, Birds & Blooms, Timeline (journal of the Ohio Historical Society). I have contributed to several books as well. Education/Credentials Oregon State University, undergraduate major in entomology, did not receive degree. Awards and Honors One of the top 50 experts in all categories for AllExperts.com, 2009. Past/Present Clients Principal author of the Kaufman Field Guide to Insects of North America, Smithsonian Institution (contract), Cincinnati Zoo (employer), Portland State University (contract), Chase Studio, Inc (employer), Arkansas Museum of Discovery (guest speaker). Currently seeking speaking engagements, leadership roles at nature festivals, workshops, and ecotours. entomology | zoology | Britannica.com Entomology zoology Entomology, branch of zoology dealing with the scientific study of insects. The Greek word entomon, meaning “notched,” refers to the segmented body plan of the insect . The zoological categories of genetics, taxonomy , morphology , physiology , behaviour, and ecology are included in this field of study.

Also included are the applied aspects of economic entomology, which encompasses the harmful and beneficial impact of insects on humans and their activities. Entomology also plays an important role in studies of biodiversity and assessment of environmental quality. Throughout history the study of insects has intrigued great scientific minds. In the 4th century bc, the Greek philosopher and scientist Aristotle provided descriptions of insect anatomy, establishing the groundwork for modern entomology. Pliny the Elder added to Aristotle’s list of species . The Italian naturalist Ulisse Aldrovandi published a major treatise , De Animalibus insectis . . . (“Of Insect Animals”) in 1602. With the aid of the newly developed microscope , the Dutch naturalist Jan Swammerdam was able to observe the minute structures of many insect species. Modern insect classification began in the 18th century. The French biologist René-Antoine Ferchault de Réaumur published the first of six volumes of Mémoires pour servir à l’histoire des insectes (“Memoirs Serving as a History of Insects”) in 1734.

Carolus Linnaeus , in Systema Naturae (10th ed., 1758), applied his system of binomial nomenclature to organize the classification of insect species. Entomology emerged as a distinct field of study in the early 19th century, with the publication of such works as the 8-volume British Entomology (1824–39), by John Curtis, and the founding of entomological societies in Paris and London. The body of knowledge gleaned from the study of insects has enabled modern economic entomologists to develop a wide range of methods for controlling insect pests . Some insects are perceived as threats to humans, both as agents of crop destruction and as disseminators of disease. Methods of integrating pest management, which combine chemical, biological, cultural, and sanitation strategies, have been devised to control the damage done by insects to agricultural products. Benefits from insect studies include improvements in pest-management practices and advances in genetics research. Studies using the vinegar fly (Drosophila melanogaster) have established the foundation and techniques used in virtually all aspects of genetics research conducted today. Insects also have been used in biochemical, developmental, behavioral, environmental, and ecological studies.

The many functions that insects perform in the ecosystem, such as the pest control that dragonflies and mantises provide as predators of other insects or the decomposition of organic matter that scavenger insects accelerate, have been elucidated by entomological study. Insects that inhabit streams and other freshwater habitats such as mayflies, caddisflies, and stoneflies are used as biotic indicators of water quality. Insects are also used by forensic entomologists in a wide variety of legal situations that include both civil and criminal cases. Learn More in these related articles: What is the name of the scientific study of insects? View the step-by-step solution to: What is the name of the scientific study of insects? This question was answered on Jan 07, 2016. View the Answer What is the name of the scientific study of insects? Student posted a question · Jan 07, 2016 at 9:58pm Top Answer explain the scientific defination of the scientic name matter? Recently Asked Questions 2 Biology experts found online! Average reply time is less than an hour Get Homework Help Why Join Course Hero? Course Hero has all the homework and study help you need to succeed!

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Question: What is the scientific study of insects?
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