A researcher is studying a species of bees that exhibit eusocial behavior, with a single reproductive female (queen) and non-reproductive females (workers) in the colony. Which genus of bees is the researcher likely studying?
The primary role of pheromones in pest management is:
Which insect order includes pests such as grasshoppers and locusts?
In an agricultural field, a farmer notices defoliation of tomato plants and suspects insect damage. Upon inspection, caterpillars are found feeding on the leaves. Which family of insects are these caterpillars likely to belong to?
A forest ecologist observes that certain trees show signs of wilting and dieback, which is attributed to infestations by a specific group of insects that bore into the bark and disrupt water transport. Which family of insects is likely responsible for this damage?
A pest control specialist is assessing the effectiveness of a biological control method using parasitoid wasps to manage aphid populations in a greenhouse. Which ecological principle underlies this approach?
A researcher is investigating a parasitic relationship where an insect species lays its eggs on the surface of a host insect, and the larvae develop by feeding on the host's body. Which term best describes this type of parasitism?