This ppt gives the information about TYPES OF INSECT LARVAE AND PUPAE in insects.
Below mentioned information is outline of the attached ppt.
Types of Larva
1. Protopod Larva
2. Oligopod Larva
Types of oligopod larva are:
– Campodeiform
– Scarabaeiform
Differences of Campodeiform and Scarabaeiform
3. Polypod Larva (Eruciform)
These larvae have three pairs of thoracic legs and 2–5 pairs of abdominal legs. They are phytophagous and destructive.
Types:
– Hairy caterpillar: Amsacta albistriga, Pericallia ricini
– Sphingid caterpillar: Acherontia styx
– Looper: Thalassodes quadraria
– Semilooper: Achoea janata
4. Apodous Larva
These larvae lack legs and have sensory papillae instead.
Types:
– Eucephalous: Mosquito (Culicidae)
– Hemicephalous: Robber fly (Asilidae)
– Acephalous: Housefly (Muscidae)
TYPES OF PUPA
The pupa is a resting stage of holometabolous insects.
Classification:
I. Based on mandibles:
1. Decticous pupa: Neuroptera
2. Adecticous pupa: Lepidoptera, Diptera
II. Based on appendages:
1. Exarate pupa: Coleoptera
2. Obtect pupa: Lepidoptera
3. Coarctate pupa: Housefly
4. Chrysalis: Butterflies