Insects have specialized wings that provide lift and thrust for flight. Their small size and lightweight exoskeleton also contribute to their ability to fly efficiently. Additionally, insects have well-developed flight muscles and a unique respiratory system that allows them to meet the high energy demands of flying.
Tibicen linnei
Tibicen pruinosa
Common Name:
Annual Cicada
Scientific Name:
Tibicen pruinosa
A.K.A.:
The Harvestfly
Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Arthropoda Class: Insecta Order: Hemiptera Suborder: Auchenorrhyncha Infraorder: Cicadomorpha Superfamily: Cicadoidea Family: Cicadidae
Butterflies belong to the order Lepidoptera, which includes moths as well. They are further classified under the suborder Rhopalocera, which distinguishes them from moths based on characteristics like antennae shape. Butterflies are then categorized into various families, genera, and species based on specific physical and genetic features.
The scientific name of the flying cockroach is Blattella asahinai. The Asian cockroach is better-known as the flying cockroach because of the long, narrow wings that allow it to fly. It was first found in the United States in the Lakeland, Florida area in 1986.
The scientific name for a pond skipper is "Gerridae." They are also known as water striders or water skippers, and belong to the family Gerridae within the order Hemiptera.
A scientific name refers primarily to the genus and species levels of taxonomy. The genus is a group of closely related species, while the species is the basic unit of classification representing a specific organism. Together, the genus and species make up the species' unique scientific name.
The scientific name for the tan moth is Cyclosia papilionaris.
The scientific name for the Buckeye Butterfly is Junonia coenia.
The yucca moths belong to the family Prodoxidae in the order Lepidoptera. The genus Tegeticula and Parategeticula are the two primary genera of yucca moths.
The scientific name for Pygmy Moths is family Nepticulidae. They are a group of very small moths belonging to the order Lepidoptera and are known for their intricate wing patterns and tiny size.
Owlet moths belong to the family Noctuidae within the order Lepidoptera.
The scientific name for Little Bear Moths is Parastichtis in the family Ahmididae.
The scientific name for the Hairstreak Butterflies is the family Lycaenidae. They belong to the order Lepidoptera, which includes butterflies and moths. Within the family Lycaenidae, there are numerous genera and species of Hairstreak Butterflies.
The scientific name of the Giant Hooktip Moths is Drepana arcuata. They belong to the family Drepanidae within the order Lepidoptera.
The scientific name for the Tropical Carpenterworm Moth is Xyleutes strix. It belongs to the family Cossidae in the order Lepidoptera.
The scientific name of the Australian Silkworm Moth is Bombyx mandarina. It belongs to the Kingdom Animalia, Phylum Arthropoda, Class Insecta, Order Lepidoptera, and Family Bombycidae.
Kingdom: Animalia
All beetles fall into the Order Coleoptera
The scientific name of the family that the gypsy moth belongs to is Erebidae.
Earthworms belong to the phylum Annelida, while insects belong to the phylum Arthropoda. Annelids have a segmented body and lack jointed legs and an exoskeleton, which are characteristics of insects. Earthworms also have a different internal organ structure and lack a distinct head, thorax, and abdomen like insects.
The scientific name for rolly polly is Armadillidiidae, which is a family of woodlice commonly known as pill bugs or sow bugs.
Butterflies belong to the order Lepidoptera, which also includes moths. Within the order Lepidoptera, butterflies are classified into the superfamily Papilionoidea. They are further divided into various families, genera, and species.
Mayflies are of the Order Ephemeroptera, meaning winged and short-lived.
For more information and a list of mayfly species, see Wikipedia link in Related Links, below.
The scientific name for the order of all beetles is coleoptera.