Question

Which insects do not belong to the order Diptera?

A Mosquitoes Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B Gnats Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C Midges Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D Whiteflies Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

Whiteflies do not belong to the order Diptera. Whiteflies are insects belonging to the order Hemiptera, specifically in the family Aleyrodidae. Diptera, on the other hand, is the order that includes true flies, characterized by having two wings (di = two, ptera = wings) and includes insects like mosquitoes, gnats, and midges.

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