Question

1. a. hind wings smaller than front wings. order ephemeroptera

b. front and hind wings nearly equal in size. order odonata

the insect pictured is in the order
○ diptera.
○ ephemeroptera.
○ coleoptera.
○ odonata.

Explanation:

To determine the insect's order, we analyze the wing characteristics. The insect in the image has front and hind wings nearly equal in size. From the given options, Order Odonata (dragonflies/damselflies) has front and hind wings of nearly equal size, and the insect resembles a dragonfly. Among the choices, "Odonata" matches this wing trait. Diptera has one pair of wings, Ephemeroptera has hind wings smaller than front, and Coleoptera has hardened forewings (elytra), so they don't fit.

Answer:

D. Odonata