Question: The mustard sawfly (Athalia lugens proxima) belongs to which insect order? (MCAER 2012)
Options:
Lepidoptera
Coleoptera
Diptera
Hymenoptera
✔Explanation: Sawflies, including the mustard sawfly, are classified under the order Hymenoptera. This order is characterized by having two pairs of membranous wings, and it also includes bees, wasps, and ants.
📌 Other Options Explanations:
-Option A: Lepidoptera includes butterflies and moths, known for their scaled wings.
-Option B: Coleoptera comprises beetles, recognized by their hardened forewings (elytra).
-Option C: Diptera includes flies, characterized by having only one pair of wings.