Question

    Rasping and sucking type of Mouth Parts is present in:

    A Plant Bugs and Mosquitoes Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Thrips Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Adult Houseflies Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Honey bees Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Butterflies and moths Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Rasping and sucking type of Mouth Parts is present in thrips. Maxillae are modified in to maxillary stylets which are mainly useful for sucking the sap that is released outside due to the rasping of tissues by the left mandible.

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