"Carrion-beetle (Silpha inaequalis). a, larva; d, same; f, g, h, mandible, labium, and maxilla of larva; i, j, anal process and antenna of same; m, one of the lateral processes. b, pupa; e, same; l, anal process of same. c, beetle; k, anterior tarsus of same." -Whitney, 1911

Carrion Beetle

"Carrion-beetle (Silpha inaequalis). a, larva; d, same; f, g, h, mandible, labium, and maxilla of larva;…

The Grapevine Flea Beetle (Altica chalybea). "a, leaf infested with larvae; b, larva; c, cocoon; d, beetle." -Whitney, 1911

Grapevine Flea Beetle

The Grapevine Flea Beetle (Altica chalybea). "a, leaf infested with larvae; b, larva; c, cocoon; d,…

The larva of Erotylus boisduvali, a fungus beetle.

Fungus Beetle Larva

The larva of Erotylus boisduvali, a fungus beetle.

The larva of Erotylus boisduvali, a fungus beetle.

Fungus Beetle Larva

The larva of Erotylus boisduvali, a fungus beetle.

The ventral and dorsal view of the pupa of Erotylus boisduvali, a fungus beetle.

Fungus Beetle Pupa

The ventral and dorsal view of the pupa of Erotylus boisduvali, a fungus beetle.

Erotylus boisduvali, a fungus beetle. "e, beetle; f, palpus; g, tarsus, from below; h, terminal joint of tarsus, from above; i, antenna." -Whitney, 1911

Fungus Beetle

Erotylus boisduvali, a fungus beetle. "e, beetle; f, palpus; g, tarsus, from below; h, terminal joint…

"Elaphidion parallelum ... a, larva; b, twig split open, showing inclosed pupa; k, severed end of twig; c, beetle; i, basal joints of an antenna, showing the characteristic spines at the tip of the third and fourth joints; j, tip of elytron; d, e, f, g, h, head, maxilla, labium, mandible, and antenna of larva." -Whitney, 1911

Long-Horned Beetle

"Elaphidion parallelum ... a, larva; b, twig split open, showing inclosed pupa; k, severed end of twig;…

The stages of a butterfly: the caterpillar, the pupa, and the adult butterfly.

Butterfly

The stages of a butterfly: the caterpillar, the pupa, and the adult butterfly.

"Common Firefly (Photinus pyralis). a, larva; b, pupa in its earthen cell; c, beetle. d, e, f, leg, under side of segment, and head of larva." -Whitney, 1911

Common Eastern Firefly

"Common Firefly (Photinus pyralis). a, larva; b, pupa in its earthen cell; c, beetle. d, e, f, leg,…

"Sarracenia Flesh-fly (Sarcophaga sarraceniae). a, larva; b, pupa; c, fly; d, head and prothoracic joints of larva, showing curved hooks, lower lip, and prothoracic spiracles; e, end of body of larva, showing stigmata, prolegs, and vent; h, tarsal claws of fly with protecting pads; i, antenna of fly." -Whitney, 1911

Sarracenia Flesh Fly

"Sarracenia Flesh-fly (Sarcophaga sarraceniae). a, larva; b, pupa; c, fly; d, head and prothoracic joints…

"The 'leaf bug' (Dicyphus minimus): a, newly hatched; b, second stage; c, nymph; d, adult; e, head and beak from side--enlarged (original)." -Department of Agriculture, 1899

Leaf Bug

"The 'leaf bug' (Dicyphus minimus): a, newly hatched; b, second stage; c, nymph; d, adult; e, head and…

"Strawberry False-worm (Emphytus maculatus). 1, 2 pupa, ventral and lateral views (line shows natural size); 3, fly, enlarged (wings on one side detached); 4, larva; 5, fly with wings closed; 6, larva curled up; 7, coccoon; 8, antenna; 9, egg. (4, 5, 6, and 7 natural size; 8 and 9 enlarged.)" -Whitney, 1911

Strawberry Sawfly

"Strawberry False-worm (Emphytus maculatus). 1, 2 pupa, ventral and lateral views (line shows natural…

The stink bug, or Euschistus variolarius, at the adult stage.

Adult Stink Bug

The stink bug, or Euschistus variolarius, at the adult stage.

The stink bug, or Euschistus variolarius, at the nymph stage.

Nymph Stink Bug

The stink bug, or Euschistus variolarius, at the nymph stage.

"Root-weevil (Leptops hopei). a, weevil; b, pupa; c, larva, in situ; d, weevil ovipositing on leaf above; e, eggs on opened leaf." -Whitney, 1911

Apple Root Weevil

"Root-weevil (Leptops hopei). a, weevil; b, pupa; c, larva, in situ; d, weevil ovipositing on leaf above;…