Arachnida
Class of arthropods including spiders, scorpions, ticks and mites, characterized by eight legs and a body divided into two main segments: the cephalothorax and the abdomen.
identifier: arachnida
Blattodea
Order of insects that includes cockroaches and termites, characterized by a flat, oval body.
identifier: blattodea
Chilopoda and Diplopoda
Classes of myriapods. Chilopoda includes centipedes, known for their flattened bodies and one pair of legs per segment, while Diplopoda includes millipedes, characterized by their cylindrical bodies and two pairs of legs per segment.
identifier: chilopoda_diplopoda
Clitellata
Class of segmented worms, including earthworms and leeches, characterized by the presence of a clitellum, a specialized reproductive structure.
identifier: clitellata
Coleoptera
The largest order of insects, commonly known as beetles, are characterized by their hardened forewings, which protect the delicate hind wings used for flight.
identifier: coleoptera
Diptera
Order of insects that includes flies, mosquitoes, and gnats, characterized by a single pair of wings and specialized mouthparts adapted for piercing, sucking, or lapping.
identifier: diptera
Gastropoda
Large class of molluscs that includes snails and slugs, characterized by a single, often spiral shell (or no shell in some species) and a muscular foot for locomotion.
identifier: gastropoda
Hemiptera
Order of insects that includes true bugs such as aphids, cicadas, planthoppers, bed bugs, and shield bugs, characterized by their piercing-sucking mouthparts used to feed on plant sap, blood, or other fluids.
identifier: hemiptera
Hymenoptera
Order of insects, including ants, bees, wasps and sawflies, characterized by two pairs of membranous wings.
identifier: hymenoptera
Lepidoptera
Order of insects that includes butterflies and moths, characterized by large, colorful wings covered with tiny scales.
identifier: lepidoptera
Odonata
Order of insects that includes dragonflies and damselflies, known for their elongated bodies, large multifaceted eyes, and two pairs of transparent wings.
identifier: odonata
Orthoptera
Order of insects that includes grasshoppers, crickets, and locusts known for their powerful hind legs adapted for jumping.
identifier: orthoptera
Other
Classes of insects and other terrestrial invertebrates that are not included in any other list
identifier: other