Insect Order Quiz

What is the common name for the order Coleoptera?

• beetles

• grasshoppers

• spiders

• butterflies

How many pairs of wings do beetles have?

• Two

• Four

• None

• Three

What is the common name for the order Lepidoptera?

• ants and bees

• grasshoppers and crickets

• spiders and scorpions

• butterflies and moths

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What is the primary diet of butterflies and moths?

• Nectar from flowers

• Grass and leaves

• Fish and insects

• Blood from mammals

What is the common name for the order Hymenoptera?

• butterflies, moths, and caterpillars

• spiders, scorpions, and ticks

• ants, bees, and wasps

• grasshoppers, crickets, and mantids

What type of social structure do honeybees live in?

• Hive

• Colony

• Pack

• Swarm

What is the common name for the order Diptera?

• butterflies

• grasshoppers

• flies

• beetles

What is the primary function of a fly's halteres?

• Attracting mates

• Balance and orientation during flight

• Regulating body temperature

• Storing food

What is the common name for the order Orthoptera?

• grasshoppers and crickets

• ants and bees

• spiders and scorpions

• butterflies and moths

Which insect order includes ladybugs and weevils?

• Lepidoptera

• Hymenoptera

• Orthoptera

• Coleoptera