Profiles of Flying Insects
The flying insects are the subclass Pterygota. This group includes butterflies, ants, beetles, grasshoppers, dragonflies, and many other insects. These articles will help you understand the 25 flying insect orders and the species that belong in each group.
- Ants, Bees, & Wasps (42)
- Beetles (21)
- Butterflies & Moths (30)
- Caddisflies (1)
- Dragonflies and Damselflies (4)
- Fleas (4)
- Flies (11)
- Grasshoppers and Crickets (5)
- Mayflies (1)
- Roaches and Mantids (7)
- Stick and Leaf Insects (2)
- Stoneflies (1)
- Termites (4)
- True Bugs (17)
Characteristics: Subclass Pterygota and Its Subdivisions
The characteristics of the subclass Pterygota, the subdivision Exopterygota, and the subdivision Endopterygota.
Rock Crawlers, Order Grylloblattodea
We rarely encounter members of the order Grylloblattodea, simply because they live in places where humans don't. Learn the habits and traits of rock crawlers, also known as ice bugs.
Angel Insects, Order Zoraptera
Angel insects were first thought to be wingless, but we now know that some members of the Order Zoraptera do have wings. Learn the habits and traits of this group.
Webspinners, Order Embiidina
This group of insects are the only ones known to produce silk with glands on their feet. Learn the habits and traits of webspiiners, Order Embiidina.