Which insect has simple metamorphosis and belongs to Hemiptera?

Which insect has simple metamorphosis and belongs to Hemiptera?

• A. White-Lined Sphinx Moth
• B. Western Corn Rootworm
• C. Yellowjacket
• D. Water Strider

Answer: (D)

Simple metamorphosis means an insect goes from egg to a nymph that looks like a smaller adult, with no pupal stage. Insects in the Hemiptera order, the true bugs, typically show this kind of development. The water strider fits because it is a Hemipteran and its life cycle is egg → nymph → adult, with nymphs resembling smaller adults and no pupal form required. In contrast, the white-lined sphinx moth, the western corn rootworm, and the yellowjacket all undergo complete metamorphosis, which includes a pupal stage (caterpillar → chrysalis/pupa → adult).

Simple metamorphosis means an insect goes from egg to a nymph that looks like a smaller adult, with no pupal stage. Insects in the Hemiptera order, the true bugs, typically show this kind of development. The water strider fits because it is a Hemipteran and its life cycle is egg → nymph → adult, with nymphs resembling smaller adults and no pupal form required. In contrast, the white-lined sphinx moth, the western corn rootworm, and the yellowjacket all undergo complete metamorphosis, which includes a pupal stage (caterpillar → chrysalis/pupa → adult).