Key to common families of insects in the Niagara region

1a) Organism with large functional wings; fore wings sometimes hard and shell-like, enclosing
membranous hind wings. Legs present. 2




1b) Organisms without wings, although external wing pads may be present. Legs present or
absent. 4




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