Vidyalelo
Agriculture · Q210

Agricultural Entomology

Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 210

Q210

Which insect order is known as 'Corrodentia'?

A.
Dermaptera
B.
Mallophaga
C.
Grylloblattodia
D.
Psocoptera
Answer

Answer: Option D

Solution

Answer: Option D
Solution:
Psocoptera insect order is known as 'Corrodentia'.
Psocoptera are a paraphyletic group of insects belonging to the order corrodentia that are commonly known as booklice, barklice, or barkflies.
These are small, scavenging insects with a relatively generalized body plan. They feed primarily on fungi, algae, lichen, and organic detritus in nature but are also known to feed on starch-based household items like grains, wallpaper glue and book bindings.