27
Jun
2010
Neuroptera
Submitted by walwyn
Lacewings, Antlions, Mantidflies, and also Alderfies, and Snakeflies.
Entomology
10
Apr
2009
The order Odonata consists of the Dragonflies and Damselflies.
6
Sep
2010
Orthoptera
Submitted by walwyn
This Order of insects with over 17,000 species, of which 650 are found mostly in southern Europe, the UK has just 30 species. The order consists of the Grasshoppers, Crickets, and Locusts. They are large insects with a blunt head and saddle shaped pronotum.
10
May
2023
Plecoptera
Submitted by walwyn
Plecoptera are commonly known as Stoneflies and consists of 3500 species of which 34 have been record in the UK
27
Feb
2011
Trichoptera
Submitted by walwyn
Divided into 45 families,with some 12,000 species and 600 genera, the Trichoptera or caddisflies are one of the most diverse orders of aquatic insects. They are closely related to the Butterflies and Moths (Lepidoptera) with the Trichoptera having the more primitive characteristics. Some caddis flies can be confused with some species of moths, but the wings of the caddisfly is hairy not scaled as with moths. The name Trichoptera comes from the Greek trich, "hair" + ptera, "wings".
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