Mealworm and Darkling Beetle Scavenger Hunt

Name the four stages of a darkling beetle's life.

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How long is a darkling beetle's egg?

• 1 millimeter long

• 1 meter long

• 1 centimeter long

• 1 inch long

How many eggs can a female darkling beetle lay at one time?

• 350 - 400 eggs

• 1,000 - 1,500 eggs

• 270 - 500 eggs

• 150 - 260 eggs

What is molting? Answer this in a complete sentence.

What do mealworms eat in the wild?

• fruits and vegetables

• dirt and mud

• grass and trees

• rotting leaves and grass

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Check all of the reasons people buy mealworms at pet shops.

• to feed dogs and cats

• to feed lizards

• to feed birds

• to use them as bait for fishing

How long does it take a mealworm egg to hatch? Use a complete sentence to answer this question.

Why are mealworms considered pests in people's homes? Check all that apply.

• Mealworms like to live in cereal.

• Mealworms don't harm farm plants.

• Mealworms like to live in flour.

• Mealworms like to eat plants.

Why shouldn't you eat the mealworms in your classroom?

• Mealworms are poisonous to humans.

• Mealworms can bite you.

• Mealworms don't like to be eaten.

• Mealworms are only safe if they are cleaned properly.

What will happen if you don't give your mealworms enough food?

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