Match the following insects with their structures for locomotion.

Two pairs of wings

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One pair of wings

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Jointed legs

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Back wings

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Solution

Different insects have different structures for locomotion.
Some insects like silverfish and ants do not have wings. They use their jointed legs for locomotion.
Insects like honeybee and butterfly have two pairs of wings for locomotion whereas housefly and mosquito have only one pair of wings.
Insects like beetles which can fly as well as walk use their back wings to fly as front wings are hardened to form the shell.

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