Order (Trichoptera & Siphonoptera)

It provides a brief knowledge about Order (Trichoptera & Siphonoptera)

1. S yed M uhammad A li Z ahid Department of Entomology University College of Agriculture University of Sargodha

2. Trichoptera Trichos : Hairs Ptera : Wings E.g. Caddisfly

3. Have a fringe of hairs on the lower side of wings

4. Head Long, setaceous antennae M.P.s are Chewing-type

5. Thorax Wings are membranous

6. Abdomen Occasionally, have scales on abdomen Adult resembles with Moth

7. Have well developed “Clasper” at the end of abdomen Clasper A fork-like structure Used to hold female during mating

8. Larvae of these insects live cases of soil mud

9. Classification Have a single family Hydroptilidae

10. Siphonoptera Siphon : Tube Aptera : Wingless E.g. Fleas

11. Characters Body is compressed laterally These insects are wingless These are ecto-parasites

12. M.P.s bears a “Siphon”

13. Head Short antennae Lies in grooves Eyes may or may not be present

14. Legs are long, thin and skinny Wings are absent

15. Classification Have 2 families Pulicidae Eyes are absent “Genal comb” is present E.g. Animals flea

16. Dolichopsyllidae Eyes are absent Genal comb is absent E.g. Human flea

17. “Genal comb” is a row of spines below head