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"Blattina includes the <em>Cockroaches</em>, the most noted species of which, the Black beetle or Common Cockroach, <em>Blatta Orientalis</em>, often swarms to such an extent in houses as to be complete nuisance." &mdash; Goodrich, 1859

Common Cockroach

"Blattina includes the Cockroaches, the most noted species of which, the Black beetle or Common…

"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." &mdash; Chambers' Encyclopedia, 1875

Female Cockroach

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

A female cockroach, Periplaneta orientalis.

Female Cockroach

A female cockroach, Periplaneta orientalis.

Cockroaches belong to the order Orthoptera. Cockroaches are harmful to plants in every stage after leaving the egg.

Female Cockroach

Cockroaches belong to the order Orthoptera. Cockroaches are harmful to plants in every stage after leaving…

"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." &mdash; Chambers' Encyclopedia, 1875

Male Cockroach

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

A male cockroach, Periplaneta orientalis.

Male Cockroach

A male cockroach, Periplaneta orientalis.

"The larvae are very similar to the perfect insects, both in appearance and habits. Many of them feed in carrion; others in rotton wood and other decaying vegetable matter. The number of joins in the tarsi varies greatly, but five is the prevalent number." &mdash; Goodrich, 1859

Cocktails

"The larvae are very similar to the perfect insects, both in appearance and habits. Many of them feed…

The larva of the colorado beetle are harmful to gardens.

Colorado Beetle

The larva of the colorado beetle are harmful to gardens.

The larva of the colorado beetle is very unlike the adult insect. The larva is harmful to gardens.

Larva of the Colorado Beetle

The larva of the colorado beetle is very unlike the adult insect. The larva is harmful to gardens.

The common ground beetle feeds mostly on insects, though some of them are partly vegetarian.

Common Ground Beetle

The common ground beetle feeds mostly on insects, though some of them are partly vegetarian.

An adult cotton-boll worm, in the form of a moth.

Cotton Boll Worm, Adult

An adult cotton-boll worm, in the form of a moth.

A small, quick moving bird which feeds on insects.

Common European creeper

A small, quick moving bird which feeds on insects.

Crickets, family Gryllidae (also known as "true crickets"), are insects somewhat related to grasshoppers and more closely related to katydids or bush crickets (family Tettigoniidae). They have somewhat flattened bodies and long antennae. There are about 900 species of crickets. They tend to be nocturnal and are often confused with grasshoppers because they have a similar body structure including jumping hind legs.

Cricket

Crickets, family Gryllidae (also known as "true crickets"), are insects somewhat related to grasshoppers…

"Another species of cricket is the Field-cricket, a timid animal which avoids the society of man, living all year round in the burrows which it forms in sandy banks among the stones. This is much larger and louder in its song than the domestic species, but it is by no means so common, frequentling only hot sandy districts." &mdash; Goodrich, 1859

Field Cricket

"Another species of cricket is the Field-cricket, a timid animal which avoids the society of man, living…

The Field Cricket (Gryllus pennsylvanicus) is an insect in the Gryllidae family of crickets. It was also known as the synonym Gryllus abbreviatus.

Field Cricket

The Field Cricket (Gryllus pennsylvanicus) is an insect in the Gryllidae family of crickets. It was…

"House Cricket (Gryllus domesticus): a, eggs; b, young just hatched; c, full-grown larva; d, pupa; e, perfect insect." &mdash; Chambers' Encyclopedia, 1875

House Cricket

"House Cricket (Gryllus domesticus): a, eggs; b, young just hatched; c, full-grown larva; d, pupa; e,…

House crickets are in the order Orthoptera. Crickets are destructive to plants in every stage after leaving the egg.

House Cricket

House crickets are in the order Orthoptera. Crickets are destructive to plants in every stage after…

"Like that animal [the mole] it is constantly engaged in burrowing in the earth; and to enable it to do this with facility iits anterior limbs are converted into a pair of flat, fossorial organs, which are turned outward in exactly the same manner as the hand of the mole. In its pasage through the earth it does great injury to the roots of plants, but it said to live quite as much upon animal as vegetable food." &mdash; Goodrich, 1859

Mole Cricket

"Like that animal [the mole] it is constantly engaged in burrowing in the earth; and to enable it to…

The mole cricket (Gryllotalpa vulgaris) is an insect named for their highly developed forelimbs and burrowing ability.

Mole Cricket

The mole cricket (Gryllotalpa vulgaris) is an insect named for their highly developed forelimbs and…

Culex, a type of mosquito.

Culex

Culex, a type of mosquito.

"Rose-curculio (Rhynchites bicolor). a, beetle; c, same in profile; b, claw." -Whitney, 1911

Rose Curculio

"Rose-curculio (Rhynchites bicolor). a, beetle; c, same in profile; b, claw." -Whitney, 1911

"A South American genus, <em>Pelopaeus</em>, allied to the preceeding, is called the Dauber, from its singular habit of placing its nest of mud against the walls and ceiling in the interior of the houses." &mdash; Goodrich, 1859

Dauber

"A South American genus, Pelopaeus, allied to the preceeding, is called the Dauber, from its…

The Devil's Coach Horse is also known as Rove Beetles. These beetles feed largely on decaying matter.

Devil's Coach Horse

The Devil's Coach Horse is also known as Rove Beetles. These beetles feed largely on decaying matter.

"The Dragon Fly has a large, broad head, very freely attached to the thorax, and large, convex, prominent eyes, which often meet upon the crown of the head. Some 1,400 species have been described from all parts of the world."&mdash;(Charles Leonard-Stuart, 1911)

Dragonfly

"The Dragon Fly has a large, broad head, very freely attached to the thorax, and large, convex, prominent…

An insect characterized by large multifaceted eyes, two pairs of strong transparent wings, and an elongated body.

Dragonfly

An insect characterized by large multifaceted eyes, two pairs of strong transparent wings, and an elongated…

"They are often seen moving with a rapid flight over rivers, ponds, and meadows, alighting for a moment, and hen shooting away again." &mdash; Goodrich, 1859

American Dragonfly

"They are often seen moving with a rapid flight over rivers, ponds, and meadows, alighting for a moment,…

"Among the larger kinds of dragon-fly is the <em>Libellula depressa</em> of Linnaeus, common in Europe, and popularly called <em>Eleanor</em>; the abdomen is large, short, and flat, and composed of nine rings or segments; the wings are diaphanous, and the flight is exceedingly short." &mdash; Goodrich, 1859

Eleanor Dragonfly

"Among the larger kinds of dragon-fly is the Libellula depressa of Linnaeus, common in Europe,…

"One of the most beautiful species of Euopean dragonflies is the Virgin Dragon-fly, <em>Libellela virgo</em>, which is not uncommon on the banks of rivers." &mdash; Goodrich, 1859

Virgin Dragonfly

"One of the most beautiful species of Euopean dragonflies is the Virgin Dragon-fly, Libellela virgo,…

"Drone-beetle (Geotrypes splendidus). GEOTRYPES. A Fabrician genus of beetles typical of the family Geotrypidae." -Whitney, 1911

Drone Beetle

"Drone-beetle (Geotrypes splendidus). GEOTRYPES. A Fabrician genus of beetles typical of the family…

Spongophora brunneipennis is a species of earwig, and insect distinguished by forceps on its abdomen.

Earwig

Spongophora brunneipennis is a species of earwig, and insect distinguished by forceps on its abdomen.

A click beetle, member of the Elatoridae family.

Elatoridae

A click beetle, member of the Elatoridae family.

An illustration of small fairies surrounding a spider.

Fairies

An illustration of small fairies surrounding a spider.

"The European <em>Fidonia Plumistaria</em>, is distinguised by its curious feathery antennae." &mdash; Goodrich, 1859

Fidonia Plumistaria

"The European Fidonia Plumistaria, is distinguised by its curious feathery antennae." —…

"The fig insect will not lay eggs in the Smyrna fig, but only in the wild fig; therefore one individual may carry the pollen to a dozen Smyrna figs before finding a wild fig whose character it does not recognize before entering the receptacle." &mdash; Davison, 1906

Fig Insect

"The fig insect will not lay eggs in the Smyrna fig, but only in the wild fig; therefore one individual…

Illustration of a fire-fly commonly found in the West Indies. Its scientific name is Pyrophorus noctilucus.

Fire-fly

Illustration of a fire-fly commonly found in the West Indies. Its scientific name is Pyrophorus noctilucus.

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.

"Firefly or lightning bug larva" &mdash; Davison, 1906

Larval Firefly

"Firefly or lightning bug larva" — Davison, 1906

Flat-Headed Borer is the common name of <I>Chalcophora virginiensis</I>. The insect extendsd its flattened burrows deep into the wood of the tree. The larvae grow to the length of two inches.

Flat-Headed Borer

Flat-Headed Borer is the common name of Chalcophora virginiensis. The insect extendsd its flattened…

"Aphaniptera includes the fleas, which, despite their minuteness, have made themselves a name in the world. The arterial covering is a horny compound of very distinct segmentsl the wings are four, but nearly rudimentary; the suctional organs consist of a pair of fine, serrated, sword-shaped mandibles, provided with a sharp, needle-like spear for penetrating the skin of the victim." &mdash; Goodrich, 1859

Flea

"Aphaniptera includes the fleas, which, despite their minuteness, have made themselves a name in the…

Adult human flea, magnified twenty-two times.

Adult Human Flea

Adult human flea, magnified twenty-two times.

The chigoe flea (Tunga penetrans) is a parasitic arthropod found in tropical climates, especially South America and the West Indies. At 1 mm long, the chigoe flea is the smallest known flea. Breeding female chigoes burrow into exposed skin and lay eggs, causing intense irritation. After this point, the skin lesion looks like a 5 to 10 mm white spot with a central black dot, which are the flea's exposed hind legs, respiratory spiracles and reproductive organs.

Chigoe Flea (Female)

The chigoe flea (Tunga penetrans) is a parasitic arthropod found in tropical climates, especially South…

The chigoe flea (Tunga penetrans) is a parasitic arthropod found in tropical climates, especially South America and the West Indies. At 1 mm long, the chigoe flea is the smallest known flea. Breeding female chigoes burrow into exposed skin and lay eggs, causing intense irritation. After this point, the skin lesion looks like a 5 to 10 mm white spot with a central black dot, which are the flea's exposed hind legs, respiratory spiracles and reproductive organs.

Chigoe Flea (Male)

The chigoe flea (Tunga penetrans) is a parasitic arthropod found in tropical climates, especially South…

The human flea (Pulex irritans) is a parasitic insect that actually has several hosts despite its name.

Human Flea

The human flea (Pulex irritans) is a parasitic insect that actually has several hosts despite its name.

The human flea (Pulex irritans) is a parasite in the the Siphonaptera order of fleas.

Human Flea

The human flea (Pulex irritans) is a parasite in the the Siphonaptera order of fleas.

The Insidious Flower Bug is an insect in the Heteroptera suborder of true bugs.

Insidious Flower Bug

The Insidious Flower Bug is an insect in the Heteroptera suborder of true bugs.

An illustration of a single fly larva.

Fly Larva

An illustration of a single fly larva.

The larva of Efferia aestuans (or Erax bastardi), an insect in the Asilidae family of robber flies.

Robber Fly Larva

The larva of Efferia aestuans (or Erax bastardi), an insect in the Asilidae family of robber flies.

The pupa of Efferia aestuans (or Erax bastardi), an insect in the Asilidae family of robber flies.

Robber Fly Pupa

The pupa of Efferia aestuans (or Erax bastardi), an insect in the Asilidae family of robber flies.

An illustration of an apple-worm fly.

Apple-worm Fly

An illustration of an apple-worm fly.

"They carry the air required for their respiration in a space left for this purpose between the wings and the back. They are very active and predaceous animals, and when captures, some of them often inflict a painful wound with their powerful rostru,. Several species may be met with in almost any piece of water." &mdash; Goodrich, 1859

Boat Fly

"They carry the air required for their respiration in a space left for this purpose between the wings…

"After attaching themselves to the walls of the stomach, the botfly larva are nourished by the blood and lymph of the host until the following spring, when they pass on through the canal, burrow through the ground, and transform into the adult about two weeks later." &mdash; Davison, 1906

Mature Botfly

"After attaching themselves to the walls of the stomach, the botfly larva are nourished by the blood…

"a, eggs of the Breeze-fly; b, the same magnified; c, larva, or bot; d, chrysalis; e, perfect insect; f, female depositing her eggs" &mdash; Goodrich, 1859

Breeze Fly

"a, eggs of the Breeze-fly; b, the same magnified; c, larva, or bot; d, chrysalis; e, perfect insect;…

"The tipulidae have the proboscis short, terminated by a pair of fleshy lips, inclosing two bristles." &mdash; Goodrich, 1859

Crane Fly

"The tipulidae have the proboscis short, terminated by a pair of fleshy lips, inclosing two bristles."…

"Crane-fly (Tipula oleracea): a, eggs; b, larva; c, pupa case as left by the insect, sticking out of the eath; d, perfect insect." &mdash; Chambers' Encyclopedia, 1875

Crane Fly

"Crane-fly (Tipula oleracea): a, eggs; b, larva; c, pupa case as left by the insect, sticking out of…

An illustration of a dung fly.

Dung Fly

An illustration of a dung fly.

An illustration of a flesh fly.

Flesh Fly

An illustration of a flesh fly.

An illustration of a forest fly which is also known as a bird tick.

Forest Fly

An illustration of a forest fly which is also known as a bird tick.

The Common Fruit Fly (Drosophila melanogaster) is an insect in the Drosophilidae family. The species was formerly known by the synonym Drosophila ampelophila.

Common Fruit Fly

The Common Fruit Fly (Drosophila melanogaster) is an insect in the Drosophilidae family. The species…

An illustration of a greenbottle flesh fly.

Greenbottle Flesh Fly

An illustration of a greenbottle flesh fly.

The hessian fly or barley midge, Mayetiola destructor, is a species of fly that is a significant pest of cereal crops including wheat, barley and rye. Though a native of Asia it was transported into Europe and later into North America, supposedly in the straw bedding of Hessian troops during the American Revolution (1775&ndash;83). There are usually two generations a year but may be up to five. In the spring the dark-coloured female lays about 250 to 300 reddish eggs on plants, usually where the stems are covered by leaves; the larvae feed on the sap and weaken the plants so that they cannot bear grain.

Hessian Fly

The hessian fly or barley midge, Mayetiola destructor, is a species of fly that is a significant pest…