As a rule, myriapods have 1 or 2 pairs of legs on each segment behind the head. read more
As a rule, myriapods have 1 or 2 pairs of legs on each segment behind the head. Insect larvae can be set into 2 categories: - hemimetabolous( no complete metamorphosis between larva and adult): larvae look similar to the adults except smaller and without wings. read more
In Myriapods, the thorax is not differentiated and in all Chelicerates (exceping the Solifugids) the thorax is intimately connected with the head to form cephalothorax. In Insects, the thorax is distinct and consists of three segments—prothorax, mesothorax and metathorax. read more
Insects have a body that is composed of 3 segments ( head, thorax and abdomen) and 3 pairs of legs. They also have what are known as compound eyes. Most insects, especially those that are more complex, have wings whereas myriapods do not. Myriapods include centipedes and millipedes. read more
The Division of Insects covers insects, arachnids (spiders and their relatives), and myriapods (millipedes, centipedes and their relatives). Our curators and collection management staff work together closely to maintain a world-class collection of more than 12 million specimens, over half the Museum's holdings. read more