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Is the Body Form of the Insect Worm or Caterpillar Like?

Diagram by Jason Thomas

Yes (The body form is worm or caterpillar like)

No (The body form is not worm or caterpillar like)

Answer the question above by clicking one of the options above to move on to the next step. The image above is meant to show you what to look for in the insect you are identifying. Answer the question as directed above. If a highlighted portion of the image appears orange this does not mean you look for the color orange. The orange color is just meant to highlight key body parts used for identification.

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