insect species

C38568 concept

An insect species is a distinct group of insects sharing common genetic, morphological, and behavioral characteristics that can interbreed and produce fertile offspring, and is classified as a basic unit of biodiversity within entomology.

Observed surface forms (5)

species of beetle ×3
endangered insect ×1
hive-based species ×1
species of fly ×1
terrestrial invertebrate ×1

Instances (8)

Tapinoma sessile
Otiorhynchus sulcatus via concept surface "species of beetle"
Rhynchophorus palmarum via concept surface "species of beetle"
Sitophilus zeamais via concept surface "species of beetle"
Wraith via concept surface "hive-based species"
parasitic fly Philornis downsi via concept surface "species of fly"
surface form: Philornis downsi
Callippe silverspot butterfly via concept surface "endangered insect"
Madagascar hissing cockroach via concept surface "terrestrial invertebrate"