Donna Hirschfelt & Lynn Wunderlich

Introduction to Entomology. This lecture is presented in two parts. Each part is 60-minutes in length. Recorded in El Dorado County in the Sierra Nevada foothills. This lecture is by Donna Hirschfelt and Lynn Wunderlich, UC Cooperative Extension farm advisors.

Topics discussed:

Basic definition of an insect
Insect anatomy
Growth and development
Feeding methods
Insect classification
Common pests
Beneficials

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Introduction to Entomology Part I 60 minutes

Introduction to Entomology Part II 60 minutes

For the entire series: UC Master Gardener Lecture Series

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Introduction to Entomology, Part 1, Quiz

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