Question: Example of an insect order in which nymphs are called naiads:
Options:
Thysanura
Odonata
Diptera
Hymenoptera
📌 Other Options Explanations:
-Thysanura: This order includes silverfish and firebrats, which undergo ametabolous development (no metamorphosis) . Their larvae are often called maggots or wrigglers,
-Hymenoptera: This order comprises ants, bees, and wasps, which undergo complete metamorphosis.
-Key point
• Larval Forms of Insects:
✏️Orthoptera & Hemiptera:
-Larval Form: Nymph
✏️Lepidoptera:
-Larval Form: Caterpillar
✏️Coleoptera & Hymenoptera:
-Larval Form: Grub
✏️Diptera:
-Larval Form: Maggot
✏️Odonata:
-Larval Form: Naiad