Look at the pictures of the insects below and answer the questions that follow. Use the dichotomous key to classify the insects in the diagram. Write only the number and the name of the insect. Identify and write down the following of the insect named Lucida cruciata: a) Genus b) Specie

2.2.1

To classify the insects, we follow the dichotomous key:

• Insect A (Butterfly):

  • 1a) Folds wings together over back. Go to number 3.
  • 3b) Body has an elongated shape.
  • Therefore, Insect A is Lucida cruciata.

• Insect B (Beetle/Firefly):

  • 1b) Doesn't hold wings together over back, wings are pointing away from body. Go to number 2.
  • 2b) Wings are not transparent.
  • Therefore, Insect B is Danaus plexippus.

• Insect C (Dragonfly):

  • 1b) Doesn't hold wings together over back, wings are pointing away from body. Go to number 2.
  • 2a) Wings are transparent.
  • Therefore, Insect C is Anax imperator.

• Insect D (Ladybug):

  • 1a) Folds wings together over back. Go to number 3.
  • 3a) Body has a round shape.
  • Therefore, Insect D is Coccinella septempunctata.

The classifications are:

• A: Lucida cruciata
• B: Danaus plexippus
• C: Anax imperator
• D: Coccinella septempunctata

2.2.2

For the insect named Lucida cruciata:

• a) Genus: Lucida
• b) Specie: cruciata