Entomology B/C ID/Question Marathon

[Tiktaalik]

Well, it's... (Click to Show Hidden Text)

a giraffe weevil (family Curculionidae, order Coleoptera). I'd recognize that anywhere, but they're only found in Madagascar, so I really don't think that would be on any sci o test.

correct. the rules dont say just US insects though right...?

Aren't all of the bio ID events only concerned with North American species?

[caseyotis]

Well, it's... (Click to Show Hidden Text)

a giraffe weevil (family Curculionidae, order Coleoptera). I'd recognize that anywhere, but they're only found in Madagascar, so I really don't think that would be on any sci o test.

correct. the rules dont say just US insects though right...?

Aren't all of the bio ID events only concerned with North American species?

Well, this event isn't necessarily based around species, so I would say that it doesn't really matter. The beetle in question was used as a good example of a certain characteristic indicative of a certain family. Whether or not it will be on a test is probably up to the digression of the test writer, because since it isn't explicitly stated, any world species is fair game. At least, that's my guess.

[Tiktaalik]

Well, this event isn't necessarily based around species, so I would say that it doesn't really matter. The beetle in question was used as a good example of a certain characteristic indicative of a certain family. Whether or not it will be on a test is probably up to the digression of the test writer, because since it isn't explicitly stated, any world species is fair game. At least, that's my guess.

Ah ok. That opens up some possibilities for some interesting species. I guess it's my turn, so

here's the next one. Order and family; species for kudos. (Click to Show Hidden Text)

[img]http://sixlegsphoto.files.wordpress.com/2013/06/glymmatophora6.jpg[/img]

[navigator]

Ehh... (Click to Show Hidden Text)

Lymantriidae?

I'd say that's right... not quite sure why no one's responded yet but I guess it's your turn!
EDIT: Whoops, I was looking at the wrong page and got mixed up, sorry.

[caseyotis]

Ehh... (Click to Show Hidden Text)

Lymantriidae?

I'd say that's right... not quite sure why no one's responded yet but I guess it's your turn!

Uh... That was a while ago. xP

Ah ok. That opens up some possibilities for some interesting species. I guess it's my turn, so

here's the next one. Order and family; species for kudos. (Click to Show Hidden Text)

[img]http://sixlegsphoto.files.wordpress.com/2013/06/glymmatophora6.jpg[/img]

As for the bug, I haven't studied enough so I have no idea. xD

[navigator]

Well, this event isn't necessarily based around species, so I would say that it doesn't really matter. The beetle in question was used as a good example of a certain characteristic indicative of a certain family. Whether or not it will be on a test is probably up to the digression of the test writer, because since it isn't explicitly stated, any world species is fair game. At least, that's my guess.

Ah ok. That opens up some possibilities for some interesting species. I guess it's my turn, so

here's the next one. Order and family; species for kudos. (Click to Show Hidden Text)

[img]http://sixlegsphoto.files.wordpress.com/2013/06/glymmatophora6.jpg[/img]

I'd say... (Click to Show Hidden Text)

[u]Order[/u]: Hemiptera; [u]Family[/u]: Reduviidae; [u]Species[/u]: Uhh I'm pretty sure the [b]genus[/b] is Glymmatophora because it's metallic but I've got no clue what the species is. :|

[Tiktaalik]

Well, this event isn't necessarily based around species, so I would say that it doesn't really matter. The beetle in question was used as a good example of a certain characteristic indicative of a certain family. Whether or not it will be on a test is probably up to the digression of the test writer, because since it isn't explicitly stated, any world species is fair game. At least, that's my guess.

Ah ok. That opens up some possibilities for some interesting species. I guess it's my turn, so

here's the next one. Order and family; species for kudos. (Click to Show Hidden Text)

[img]http://sixlegsphoto.files.wordpress.com/2013/06/glymmatophora6.jpg[/img]

I'd say... (Click to Show Hidden Text)

[u]Order[/u]: Hemiptera; [u]Family[/u]: Reduviidae; [u]Species[/u]: Uhh I'm pretty sure the [b]genus[/b] is Glymmatophora because it's metallic but I've got no clue what the species is. :|

Correct! Your turn.

[navigator]

Okay, here goes nothing...

Order and Family; kudos for species as always. :mrgreen: (Click to Show Hidden Text)

[img]http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u454/linnaeus1758/239264-3-the-american-burying-beetle.jpg[/img]

[South Science Team]

Order Coleoptera, family Silphidae? Species is, I think, Nicrophorus americanus.

[Tiktaalik]

Ooh it's a... (Click to Show Hidden Text)

burying beetle! Order is of of course Coleoptera and family is Silphidae. The genus is definitely Nicrophorus; I'm thinking the species is N. americanis.