Identification using the Lucid Key

The ability to identify insects found in rice can be critical in deciding on the best way in which to manage them. To help you acquire these identification skills and to provide on-going help, a series of interactive Lucid keys have been developed for insect Members of phylum Arthropoda ("joined legs") with unique characteristics of six legs, division of the body into three distinct body regions (head, thorax, and abdomen), and wings. and Spider identification.

Information about using the Lucid keys can be found in the tutorial. There is also an interactive tutorial that steps you through the Insect and Spider key and, if this is the first time you have used a Lucid key, you are recommended to look at the Insect and Spider key first.

For more information about Lucid identification and diagnostic keys, visit the Lucid website, www.lucidcentral.com.