Entomology 462 Insect Morphology David J. Shetlar, Ph.D. The “BugDoc” The Ohio State University, OARDC & OSU Extension Columbus, OH © October, 2001, D.J. Shetlar, all rights reserved
External Morphology (grasshopper) Antenna Compound eye Wing Head Thorax Abdomen
Lubber Grasshopper
Lubber Grasshopper
Lubber Grasshopper Head antenna compound eye ocelli frons mandible clypeus maxilla labium labrum
Lubber Grasshopper Thorax pronotum mesopleuron spiracle metapleuron coxa femur tibia trochanter tarsus
Lubber Grasshopper Abdomen abdominal tergites cercus spiracles abdominal sternites
Insect Digestive System Generalized Diagram (typical of grasshopper)
Insect Digestive System Caterpillar Digestive System Milkweed Bug Digestive System
Insect Excretory System: Malpighian Tubules
Insect Respiratory System Spiracles, Tracheae, Tracheal Trunks & Air Sacs, Tracheoles
Insect Respiratory System
Insect Respiratory System
Insect Nervous System
Insect Nervous System
Insect Muscular System
Insect Exoskeleton
Insect Reproductive System