Horticulture Insects Crossword Puzzle

QUESTIONS LIST:

• elytra : the hardened forewings of beetles.
• exoskeleton : hardened external skeleton found in all insects.
• oligophagus : type of insect that feeds on multiple plant species that are closely related.
• monophagus : type of insect that feeds on only one plant species.
• ovipositor : structure on a female insect's abdomen that is used to deposit eggs.
• tegmina : parchment like forewings found in grasshoppers and cockroaches.
• parthenogenesis : process of asexual reproduction in insects.
• proboscis : modified mouth part that allows insects to sip liquids.
• micropyle : small opening in an insect egg through which sperm enters.
• entomology : study of insects.
• embryogenesis : rapid stage of insect growth & development, when the embryo goes through cellular division.
• spermatheca : special reproductive feature found in female insects that stores sperm.
• complete _ metamorphosis : insect goes through 4 phases, egg, larva, pupa, & adult.
• instar : insect development phase between two periods of molting.
• sclerite : small rigid plate that is part of the exoskeleton of an insect.
• polyphagus : type of insect that eats a wide range of plants.
• ocelli : modified eye structure that detects changes in light intensity.
• mandible : a part of the insect mouth that is modified for specialized feeding.
• hemelytra : one of the forewings of true bugs that is slightly thickened at the base.
• allomone : a chemical signal between different species.
• ommatidia : visual sensory facets that make up an insect's compound eyes.
• phytophagus : type of insect that eats plants.
• stylet : modified mouth part that allows insects to pierce the epidermal layer of a plant or animal & withdraw liquids.
• diapause : allows and insect to survive unfavorable conditions.