The adult and the larva of a common crop pest are shown below - Leaving Cert Agricultural Science - Question Question 1 - 2014
Question Question 1
The adult and the larva of a common crop pest are shown below.
(a) Name the insect shown.
(b) State the common name for the larva shown.
(c) Name the other two st... show full transcript
Worked Solution & Example Answer:The adult and the larva of a common crop pest are shown below - Leaving Cert Agricultural Science - Question Question 1 - 2014
Step 1
Name the insect shown.
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The adult insect shown is commonly referred to as the Cranefly or daddy-long-legs.
Step 2
State the common name for the larva shown.
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The common name for the larva is known as the Leatherjacket.
Step 3
Name the other two stages in the life cycle of this insect.
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Egg
Pupa or cocoon
Step 4
What name is given to the type of insect life cycle, such as the one above, that has four different stages?
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The type of insect life cycle that has four different stages is called Complete metamorphosis.
Step 5
Name another insect that has a similar type of life cycle.
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Examples of another insect with a similar type of life cycle include the Butterfly, click beetle, fly, or bee.
Step 6
Name a crop that is attacked by the pest shown in the diagram above.
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The pest shown in the diagram typically attacks crops like Grass, cereals, or named cereal/potatoes.
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