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"Iguana is a genus of saurian reptiles, natives of Brazil, Cayenne, the Bahamas, and neighboring localities in the New World. It was formerly very common in Jamaica, but is now becoming gradually rarer. It has a lizard-like form, with a long tail, and an average length of about four feet, though it sometimes reaches a length of fully six feet. Its head is large and covered with large scales. The food of the Iguana consists almost entirely of fruits, fungi, and other vegetable substances, though it occasionally feeds on eggs, insects, and various animal substances. When domesticated it eats leaves and flowers. Along the whole length of the back to the tip of the tail there is a crest of elevated, compressed, pointed scales, while over the lower part of the head and neck there is a deep, thin dewlap or throat pouch, the border describing a curved line and dentilated at the part nearest the chin."—(Charles Leonard-Stuart, 1911)

Iguana

"Iguana is a genus of saurian reptiles, natives of Brazil, Cayenne, the Bahamas, and neighboring localities…

"The Jacana is a wading bird; a genus of grallatores. They are very light birds; and the wide surface over which their toes extend enables them the more easily to procure their food, consisting of worms, small fishes, and insects, by walking on the leaves of aquatic plants which float on the water. Various species of the jacana are spread over the tropical regions."—(Charles Leonard-Stuart, 1911)

Jacana

"The Jacana is a wading bird; a genus of grallatores. They are very light birds; and the wide surface…

"Kinkajou is a genus of carnivorous mammals. They have prehensile tails, with which they hang on to trees. They have some affinity to the lemurs, of which they are the partial representatives in the New World, where they occur in South America and in Mexico. The best known species is about a foot long, with a tail of 18 inches. It feeds upon fruit, insects, and birds."—(Charles Leonard-Stuart, 1911)

Kinkajou

"Kinkajou is a genus of carnivorous mammals. They have prehensile tails, with which they hang on to…

"Lizard is the popular name of numerous reptiles having usually two pairs of limbs and an elongated body terminating in a tail. The lizards number more than a thousand species, accommodating themselves to all conditions except cold, and increasing in size and number in tropical regions. Some lizards are vegetable feeders, but for the most part they are carnivorous and live upon small birds, insects, etc. The eggs are deposited and left to be hatched without care from the parents. The chief families of lizards are the skinks; the geckos; the iguana; and the chameleons. Poison glands are wanting in the lizards; the only exception being the Heloderma of Arizona and Mexico, which is capable of inflicting a poisonous bite by means of poison glands connected with grooved teeth."—(Charles Leonard-Stuart, 1911)

Lizard

"Lizard is the popular name of numerous reptiles having usually two pairs of limbs and an elongated…

"A Cast of the External Auditory Canal. The auditory canal is a passage in the solid potion of the temporal bone. It is lined by skin on which there are fine hairs, and a set of glands secreting earwax, which serves to moisten the parts, catch particles fo dust, and keep away small insects." — Blaisedell, 1904

External auditory canal

"A Cast of the External Auditory Canal. The auditory canal is a passage in the solid potion of the temporal…

"Pylloxera is a genus of insects allied to the Aphis and Coccus families. The Phylloxeridæ attach themselves to various plants, on the juice of which they feed, and which they often injure or destroy. P. vastatrix is the name given to an insect of this family, which, since 1865, has committed great devastation in the vineyards of France. Great numbers of this insect appear on the roots of the vine, where they produce galls, and their punctures are so numerous and incessant that the roots can no longer supply nutriment to the plant, which fades and dies. There is a form which lives on the leaves, also producing galls."—(Charles Leonard-Stuart, 1911)

Phylloxera

"Pylloxera is a genus of insects allied to the Aphis and Coccus families. The Phylloxeridæ attach…

"Pylloxera is a genus of insects allied to the Aphis and Coccus families. The Phylloxeridæ attach themselves to various plants, on the juice of which they feed, and which they often injure or destroy. P. vastatrix is the name given to an insect of this family, which, since 1865, has committed great devastation in the vineyards of France. Great numbers of this insect appear on the roots of the vine, where they produce galls, and their punctures are so numerous and incessant that the roots can no longer supply nutriment to the plant, which fades and dies. There is a form which lives on the leaves, also producing galls."—(Charles Leonard-Stuart, 1911)

Phylloxera

"Pylloxera is a genus of insects allied to the Aphis and Coccus families. The Phylloxeridæ attach…

"Pylloxera is a genus of insects allied to the Aphis and Coccus families. The Phylloxeridæ attach themselves to various plants, on the juice of which they feed, and which they often injure or destroy. P. vastatrix is the name given to an insect of this family, which, since 1865, has committed great devastation in the vineyards of France. Great numbers of this insect appear on the roots of the vine, where they produce galls, and their punctures are so numerous and incessant that the roots can no longer supply nutriment to the plant, which fades and dies. There is a form which lives on the leaves, also producing galls."—(Charles Leonard-Stuart, 1911)

Phylloxera

"Pylloxera is a genus of insects allied to the Aphis and Coccus families. The Phylloxeridæ attach…

"Sawflies are a group of insects. The turnip fly and the gooseberry fly are examples."—(Charles Leonard-Stuart, 1911)

Turnip Sawfly

"Sawflies are a group of insects. The turnip fly and the gooseberry fly are examples."—(Charles…

"Silk is the peculiar glossy thread spun by the caterpillars or larvae of species of moths, and a well-known kind of fabric manufactured from it."—(Charles Leonard-Stuart, 1911)

Silkworm

"Silk is the peculiar glossy thread spun by the caterpillars or larvae of species of moths, and a well-known…

"Spider Fly is a genus of dipterous insects, chiefly allied to the forest fly. The insects are parasitical on birds, never on quadrupeds. One species frequently infests the common fowl, the black-cock, and other birds. It is greenish-yellow, with smoke-colored wings."—(Charles Leonard-Stuart, 1911)

Spider Fly

"Spider Fly is a genus of dipterous insects, chiefly allied to the forest fly. The insects are parasitical…

"Swordbill is a popular name for any individual of the humming bird genus, Docimastes. The bill which exceeds in length the body of the bird, is a character by which this humming bird may be distinguished at the first glance. Its use is to reach the insects on which the bird feeds at the bottom of long tubular flowers. On species is known, an inhabitant of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru."—(Charles Leonard-Stuart, 1911)

Swordbill

"Swordbill is a popular name for any individual of the humming bird genus, Docimastes. The bill which…

A hornet

Hornet

A hornet

The popular name of certain fetid American hemipterous insects of the genus Blissus, somewhat resembling the bedbug, very destructive to wheat, maize, etc.

Chinch Bug

The popular name of certain fetid American hemipterous insects of the genus Blissus, somewhat resembling…

They are rich colored insects, very active in the hottest sunshine and capable of rolling themselves up into a ball.

Ruby Tailed Fly

They are rich colored insects, very active in the hottest sunshine and capable of rolling themselves…

A family of homopterous hemipterous insects.

Cicada Larva

A family of homopterous hemipterous insects.

A family of homopterous hemipterous insects.

Cicada Larva

A family of homopterous hemipterous insects.

An insect that makes honey.

Bee

An insect that makes honey.

"Toxotes jaculator, a scaly-finned, acanthopterygian fish, about 6 in. long, inhabiting the seas around Java, which has the faculty of shooting drops of water to the distance of 3 or 4 ft. with sure aim, at insects, causing them to fall into the water, when it devours them." — Williams, 1889

Archerfish

"Toxotes jaculator, a scaly-finned, acanthopterygian fish, about 6 in. long, inhabiting the seas around…

A family of insects.

Corisidae

A family of insects.

A class of small insects or beetles found commonly on plants and trees. They are noted for their various colors, such as yellow, red, and black and white variegated. The body is spherical, flat at the lower surface, and legs and head are small.

Ladybird

A class of small insects or beetles found commonly on plants and trees. They are noted for their various…

The name of several species of insects allied to grasshoppers and crickets. The term is applied conjointly by some writers with the name grasshopper to destructive and migratory species of insects common to many portions of the continents.

Locust

The name of several species of insects allied to grasshoppers and crickets. The term is applied conjointly…

A genus of locusts remarkable for their form. They are widely distributed in the United States and Eurasia. These insects include several species, most of which are noted for the large spinous forelegs, which appear as if folded for prayer when waiting for the insect prey.

Mantis

A genus of locusts remarkable for their form. They are widely distributed in the United States and Eurasia.…

Lepidopterous insects, which are distinguished from butterflies in that the antennae taper to a point and do not terminate in a knob.

Moth

Lepidopterous insects, which are distinguished from butterflies in that the antennae taper to a point…

Diagram of the external structure of an insect. 1: The head carrying the eyes and antennae. 2: First segment of the thorax with the first pair of legs. 3: The second segment of the thorax with the second pair of legs and the first pair of wings. 4: The third segment of the thorax with the third pair of legs and the second pair of wings. 5: Abdomen without legs.

Insect

Diagram of the external structure of an insect. 1: The head carrying the eyes and antennae. 2: First…

A bird found extensively in North America, belonging to the family of goatsuckers. It is a value for its destruction of large insects and beetles, upon which it feeds.

Night Hawk

A bird found extensively in North America, belonging to the family of goatsuckers. It is a value for…

A genus of American birds, which are native to a region extending from Canada to Bolivia. About a dozen species have been described. They are very active, being skilled in catching flies and other insects while on the wing.

Redstart

A genus of American birds, which are native to a region extending from Canada to Bolivia. About a dozen…

A species of crow. It differs from other birds of the crow family in having a naked spot at the base of the bill, and in feeding on grain and insects instead of carrion.

Rook

A species of crow. It differs from other birds of the crow family in having a naked spot at the base…

The name of an extensive genus of insects, native to the warm climates of both hemispheres, and belonging to the same family as the spiders.

Scorpion

The name of an extensive genus of insects, native to the warm climates of both hemispheres, and belonging…

A genus of birds of the insessorial family, and widely distributed in America, Eurasia, and other continents. The food consists of insects, frogs, mice, and small birds, receiving from their habit of killing other birds the name of butcherbird.

Shrike

A genus of birds of the insessorial family, and widely distributed in America, Eurasia, and other continents.…

An extensive division of insects, which includes the scorpions and mites. The spiders differ from most insects in that the body consists of only two segments instead of three, the head and chest being united to form one segment.

Spider

An extensive division of insects, which includes the scorpions and mites. The spiders differ from most…

A class of insects confined chiefly to the tropics. They resemble in their mode of life the true ants, but belong to a different order. Most species make their nests on the ground, but some build their dwellings among the brances of trees.

Termites

A class of insects confined chiefly to the tropics. They resemble in their mode of life the true ants,…

A genus of insects somewhat resembling bees, but differing fromm them in having a more powerful sting, body less bulky, and in not being useful for the production of wax and honey.

Wasp

A genus of insects somewhat resembling bees, but differing fromm them in having a more powerful sting,…

A genus of birds belonging to the climbers, and so called from their habit of pecking into trees in search of insects. The body is quite slender, the beak long and powerful, the tongue pointed, and the tail stiff.

Woodpecker

A genus of birds belonging to the climbers, and so called from their habit of pecking into trees in…

Minute plant-feeding insects. They vary in size from 1-10 mm long.

Plant Louse

Minute plant-feeding insects. They vary in size from 1-10 mm long.

Insects related to grasshoppers and katydids. They have somewhat flattened bodies and long antennae.

Cricket

Insects related to grasshoppers and katydids. They have somewhat flattened bodies and long antennae.

A name of the larvae of three species of insects.

Currant Worm

A name of the larvae of three species of insects.

A name of the larvae of three species of insects.

Currant Worm

A name of the larvae of three species of insects.

The popular and generic name of certain insects belonging to the order Hemiptera, suborder Homopotera, of many species.

Cicada

The popular and generic name of certain insects belonging to the order Hemiptera, suborder Homopotera,…

A popular name for wasps that burrow in the ground, in which th lay their eggs, provisioning each cell with the bodies of other insects, on which the larvae feed after hatching.

Digger Wasp

A popular name for wasps that burrow in the ground, in which th lay their eggs, provisioning each cell…

A boot turned in to a home by small insects.

Boot Home

A boot turned in to a home by small insects.

Two hobo bugs walking by a dog sleeping in his dog house.

Hobo Insects

Two hobo bugs walking by a dog sleeping in his dog house.

A firefly with a lantern approaching two insects taking shelter under a mushroom.

Firefly

A firefly with a lantern approaching two insects taking shelter under a mushroom.

Insects working as a team to collect ice cubes from a well.

Insect Ice

Insects working as a team to collect ice cubes from a well.

Insects splitting matches for firewood.

Insect Firewood

Insects splitting matches for firewood.

"A genus of insects, the type of a very numerous family, which forms the order Parasita or Auoplura. The body is flattened, almost transparent; the segments both of the thorax and abdomen very distinct; the mouth is small and tubular, enclosing a sucker; there are no wings; the legs are short, and are terminated by a claw adapted for taking hold of hairs or feathers. The eyes are simple, one or two on each side of the head. All the species are small, and live parasitically, on human beings, terrestrial mammalia, and birds." — Chambers, 1881

Magnified Louse

"A genus of insects, the type of a very numerous family, which forms the order Parasita or Auoplura.…

The pitcher plant traps and digests insects in cavities known as a pitfall trap.

Pitcher Plant

The pitcher plant traps and digests insects in cavities known as a pitfall trap.

"The Noctuina form an eceedingly large group of nocturnal moths, although even here there are a few exceptional instances of day-flying species. They are distinguished by their stout bodies and narrow forewings, under which when reposing they conceal the inferior and in many cases more brightly-colored pair. The majority of the species are small and dull in their colors, while a few are among the largest of known insects." — Encyclopedia Britanica; 1893

Noctuina

"The Noctuina form an eceedingly large group of nocturnal moths, although even here there are a few…

"The Noctuina form an eceedingly large group of nocturnal moths, although even here there are a few exceptional instances of day-flying species. They are distinguished by their stout bodies and narrow forewings, under which when reposing they conceal the inferior and in many cases more brightly-colored pair. The majority of the species are small and dull in their colors, while a few are among the largest of known insects." — Encyclopedia Britanica; 1893

Noctuina

"The Noctuina form an eceedingly large group of nocturnal moths, although even here there are a few…

"The Pyralidina are a group of small moths readily distinguished by their long slender bodies and large forewings. One of these, Pyralis vitis, is very destructive to vines, and another, Pyralis farinalis, feeds upon meal and flour. The Galleridae, a family of Pyralidine moths, deposit their eggs in the hives of bees, where the caterpillars, enclosed in silken cases, devour the wax; but the Hydrocampidae, which also belong to this section, are probably the most wonderful of all Lepidopterous insects, their larva being aquatic, living and feeding in the water, and many of them beathing by gills similar to those of caddisworms." — Encyclopedia Britanica; 1893

Pyralidina

"The Pyralidina are a group of small moths readily distinguished by their long slender bodies and large…

"The Pyralidina are a group of small moths readily distinguished by their long slender bodies and large forewings. One of these, Pyralis vitis, is very destructive to vines, and another, Pyralis farinalis, feeds upon meal and flour. The Galleridae, a family of Pyralidine moths, deposit their eggs in the hives of bees, where the caterpillars, enclosed in silken cases, devour the wax; but the Hydrocampidae, which also belong to this section, are probably the most wonderful of all Lepidopterous insects, their larva being aquatic, living and feeding in the water, and many of them beathing by gills similar to those of caddisworms." — Encyclopedia Britanica; 1893

Pyralidina

"The Pyralidina are a group of small moths readily distinguished by their long slender bodies and large…

"The Pyralidina are a group of small moths readily distinguished by their long slender bodies and large forewings. One of these, Pyralis vitis, is very destructive to vines, and another, Pyralis farinalis, feeds upon meal and flour. The Galleridae, a family of Pyralidine moths, deposit their eggs in the hives of bees, where the caterpillars, enclosed in silken cases, devour the wax; but the Hydrocampidae, which also belong to this section, are probably the most wonderful of all Lepidopterous insects, their larva being aquatic, living and feeding in the water, and many of them beathing by gills similar to those of caddisworms." — Encyclopedia Britanica; 1893

Pyralidina

"The Pyralidina are a group of small moths readily distinguished by their long slender bodies and large…

"The Pyralidina are a group of small moths readily distinguished by their long slender bodies and large forewings. One of these, Pyralis vitis, is very destructive to vines, and another, Pyralis farinalis, feeds upon meal and flour. The Galleridae, a family of Pyralidine moths, deposit their eggs in the hives of bees, where the caterpillars, enclosed in silken cases, devour the wax; but the Hydrocampidae, which also belong to this section, are probably the most wonderful of all Lepidopterous insects, their larva being aquatic, living and feeding in the water, and many of them beathing by gills similar to those of caddisworms." — Encyclopedia Britanica; 1893

Pyralidina

"The Pyralidina are a group of small moths readily distinguished by their long slender bodies and large…

"The Pyralidina are a group of small moths readily distinguished by their long slender bodies and large forewings. One of these, Pyralis vitis, is very destructive to vines, and another, Pyralis farinalis, feeds upon meal and flour. The Galleridae, a family of Pyralidine moths, deposit their eggs in the hives of bees, where the caterpillars, enclosed in silken cases, devour the wax; but the Hydrocampidae, which also belong to this section, are probably the most wonderful of all Lepidopterous insects, their larva being aquatic, living and feeding in the water, and many of them beathing by gills similar to those of caddisworms." — Encyclopedia Britanica; 1893

Pyralidina

"The Pyralidina are a group of small moths readily distinguished by their long slender bodies and large…

"The insects of the group Pterophorina, are remarkable from the peculiar conformation of their wings. Each of these organs is split longitudinally into several branches, all of them delicately fringed. In the genus Pterophora the fore wings are divided into two, and the hind wings into three branches; while in Orneodes each wing is split into six, and these when the insect is at rest are folded together after the manner of a fan." — Encyclopedia Britanica; 1893

Plume Moth

"The insects of the group Pterophorina, are remarkable from the peculiar conformation of their wings.…

"The insects of the group Pterophorina, are remarkable from the peculiar conformation of their wings. Each of these organs is split longitudinally into several branches, all of them delicately fringed. In the genus Pterophora the fore wings are divided into two, and the hind wings into three branches; while in Orneodes each wing is split into six, and these when the insect is at rest are folded together after the manner of a fan." — Encyclopedia Britanica; 1893

Plume Moth

"The insects of the group Pterophorina, are remarkable from the peculiar conformation of their wings.…

The African goliath-beetles and the american elephant-beetles are the largest of all insects.

Goliath Beetle

The African goliath-beetles and the american elephant-beetles are the largest of all insects.

"A name arising in the first instance probably from their invariable habit of secreting themselves in any cavity, of which they always endeavour to reach the innermost recess, and strengthened by the popular exaggerated idea of the strength and attributes of the anal forceps peculiar to these insects." — Encyclopedia Britannica, 1893

Earwig Wings

"A name arising in the first instance probably from their invariable habit of secreting themselves in…

"A genus of Orthopterous insects, having an oval or orbicular flattened body, the head hidden beneath the large plate of the prothorax, long thread-like antennae, and wings folded only longitudinally. The elytra are parchment-like, and the wings are sometimes very imperfectly developed, particularly in the females, as in the case of the common cockroach." — Chambers' Encyclopedia, 1875

Male Cockroach

"A genus of Orthopterous insects, having an oval or orbicular flattened body, the head hidden beneath…

"A genus of Orthopterous insects, having an oval or orbicular flattened body, the head hidden beneath the large plate of the prothorax, long thread-like antennae, and wings folded only longitudinally. The elytra are parchment-like, and the wings are sometimes very imperfectly developed, particularly in the females, as in the case of the common cockroach." — Chambers' Encyclopedia, 1875

Female Cockroach

"A genus of Orthopterous insects, having an oval or orbicular flattened body, the head hidden beneath…