Which of the following insect-pests possesses biting and chewing mouthparts?

Assessment: WAEC SSCE - Agricultural Science - 2012 (Objective) Subject: Agricultural Science

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Which of the following insect-pests possesses biting and chewing mouthparts?
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Out of the given options, the only insect-pest that possesses biting and chewing mouthparts is the grasshopper. Biting and chewing mouthparts are specialized structures that enable an insect to cut, crush and grind solid food materials, such as plant tissues. Grasshoppers are known to cause significant damage to agricultural crops due to their feeding behavior. They feed on various types of plants, including grasses, cereals, vegetables, and fruits, by biting and chewing through the plant tissues.
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