Wednesday, 15 February 2012

Insects Glossary

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Phenology

Is the study of periodic biology, including the lifecycle of plants and insects in relation to local climates and temperatures. In insects, there may be a different period in which insects start...

Pheromone

A scent used to attract or repel. It is a chemical (not a poison) that stimulates a behavioural respose in another individual.

Posterior

Towards the rear.

Pupa

The mumy-like stage between larva and adult in most insects in which the structure is reorganised.