At what taxonomic level is the group Lepidoptera?
The taxonomic hierarchy
| Kingdom | Animalia | Animals |
|---|---|---|
| Class | Insecta | Insects |
| Sub-Class | Endopterygota | Insects with a 4 stage lifecycle : ova / larva / pupa / imago |
| Superorder | Amphiesmenoptera | Trichoptera ( caddisflies ) & Lepidoptera |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Butterflies, moths & skippers |
What are the families of Lepidoptera?
Selected Families
- Hesperiidae (skippers, darters)
- Lycaenidae (blues, coppers, hairstreaks)
- Nymphalidae (brush-footed butterflies)
- Papilionidae (swallowtail butterflies)
- Pieridae (sulphurs, whites)
How many families are in Lepidoptera?
126 families
About 180,000 species of the Lepidoptera are described, in 126 families and 46 superfamilies, 10 percent of the total described species of living organisms. It is one of the most widespread and widely recognizable insect orders in the world.
How many families are in Diptera?
150 families
Diptera is a major order of insects, with about 150,000 described species and perhaps more than a quarter of a million species in some 150 families.
How many families are in Coleoptera?
More than 200 families of extant and extinct beetles are known. Although there are different classifications of Coleoptera, modern systems are based on the four suborders Adephaga, Archostemata, Myxophaga, and Polyphaga.
How many families are in Hymenoptera?
The Hymenoptera is divided into two suborders: Symphyta (sawflies and horntails) have a broad junction between thorax and abdomen….Classification & Distribution.
| North America | Worldwide | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Families | 70 | 90 |
| Number of Species | 17,777 | 103,000 |
What are Lepidoptera scales made of?
The powder is actually tiny scales made from modified hairs. Moths, like butterflies, belong to the order Lepidoptera, which means ‘scale wing’. The scales are pigmented but they also contribute to the pattern on the wings by diffracting light through a complex microscopic structure of ribs and holes.
What do all Lepidoptera have in common?
Lepidoptera are ‘typical’ insects, in that they have 4 wings, 6 legs, 2 antennae and a body divided into 3 sections – a head, thorax and abdomen. The leg and wings are attached to the thorax.
What families are in Hymenoptera?
Family Argidae – Argid Sawflies.