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Identify Insect

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Identify insects using body plan analysis, dichotomous keys to order, wing venation, mouthpart type, antennae form, leg and tarsal structure, and confidence levels. Covers the fundamental hexapod body plan verification, a simplified dichotomous key to major orders, wing venation and type analysis, mouthpart classification, antennae morphology, leg specialization and tarsal formula, and a structured confidence assessment framework. Use when you need to identify an unknown insect beyond preliminary order placement, are working through a specimen for taxonomic study, want to distinguish between similar orders or families, or need to assign a confidence level to a field identification.

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Claude CodeCodexCursorGitHub CopilotGemini CLI

Supported by the Atlas install prompt. Skill-specific requirements vary.

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About this skill

Identify insects using body plan analysis, dichotomous keys to order, wing venation, mouthpart type, antennae form, leg and tarsal structure, and confidence levels. Covers the fundamental hexapod body plan verification, a simplified dichotomous key to major orders, wing venation and type analysis, mouthpart classification, antennae morphology, leg specialization and tarsal formula, and a structured confidence assessment framework. Use when you need to identify an unknown insect beyond preliminary order placement, are working through a specimen for taxonomic study, want to distinguish between similar orders or families, or need to assign a confidence level to a field identification.

Quick start

  1. Copy the install prompt. Use the green button above this README.
  2. Send it to your agent. Paste it into your coding agent’s chat and send.
  3. Review the setup. Your agent checks the skill’s instructions, requirements, and installation scope.
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About this listing

Category
General
Reported license
MIT
Listing language (estimated)
English
Review status
Not individually reviewed
Agent compatibility
Atlas installation supports Claude Code, Codex, and Cursor. Skill-specific dependencies and features are checked during setup.
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