Ladybugs!

How many legs does a ladybug have?

• 2

• 4

• 6

• 8

What is a mandible?

• the jaws of a ladybug

• the legs of a ladybug

• the body of a ladybug

• the feelers on a ladybug's head

What does a ladybug use its mandible for?

• to fly

• to crawl/walk

• to feel or smell

• to chew

How do ladybugs protect themselves from predators?

• they are brightly colored

• they give off a horrible smell

• they play dead

• all of these

Why are ladybugs NOT found in Antarctica?

• It is too cold for plants to grow.

• The penguins eat them.

• It is too far for them to fly to.

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What habitats are ladybugs NOT found in?

• forests

• gardens

• deserts

• fields

What do ladybugs eat?

• grass

• dead leaves

• small birds and frogs

• aphids and small insects

What color are ladybugs?

• purple and blue

• red, black, grey and yellow

• only red

• rainbow

What are some of a ladybug's predators?

• Humans

• dogs and cats

• snakes and lizards

• birds, spiders, other beetles and toads

What are the main parts of a ladybug?

• Head, shoulders, knees and toes

• antennae, wings, and legs

• head, body, and wings

• head, thorax and abdomen