Wednesday, 15 February 2012

Insects Glossary

A B C E F L M P S T
Titlesort icon Body
Teneral

The period when the adult insect is newly emerged from the pupal case or nymphal skin. During the teneral period, the insect's exoskeleton has not hardened or darkened, leaving it vulnerable. The...

Transverse

Running form side to side, as a stripe or structure.