Classification of Insect Pest II
Agricultural Science JSS1 Third Term
WEEK 2
Classification of Insect Pest II
Performance Objectives
Student should be able to:
1. State the biting and chewing insect pests.
2. Explain the nature of the damage done to crop by biting and chewing insect pests.
3. List three examples of biting and chewing insect pests.
Content
Biting and Chewing Insect Pest
These are insect pests that have mouth parts that are modified for biting and chewing plant organs. The mouth parts are made up of two hard biting jaws called MANDIBLES and two other jaws called MAXILLAE. The mandibles are used for biting and chewing since they are very strong while the MAXILLAE are used to push the crop.... View More
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