Entomology

Entomology

The study of insects.

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cuticle

Biology; Entomology

The outer noncellular layers of the insect integument secreted by the epidermis.

fuscous

Biology; Entomology

Smokey grey-brown in colour, normally applied to wings.

chaetae

Biology; Entomology

Stiff hairs or bristles (singular: chaeta).

Strictly speaking, an articulation between neighbouring parts, such as the femur and tibia of the leg, but the word is commonly used as a synonym of segment - meaning any of the divisions of the body ...

alkaloids

Biology; Entomology

Substances found in plants, many having powerful pharmacologic action, and characterized by content of nitrogen and the property of combining with acids to form ‘salts'.

attractants

Biology; Entomology

Substances which elicit a positive directional response; chemicals having positive attraction for animals such as insects, usually in low concentration and at considerable distances.