Beetle Life Cycle

What is the first stage of the darkling beetle's life cycle?

• Pupa

• Egg

• Mealworm

• Adult beetle

How do darkling beetles lay their eggs?

• In soil

• In the air

• On leaves

• In water

What do darkling beetle larvae look like?

• Tiny eggs

• Worm-like mealworms

• Alien-like pupae

• Small beetles

What is the darkling beetle's exoskeleton made of?

• Metal

• Chitin

• Bone

• Plastic

How many times do mealworms typically molt?

• 1-5 times

• 20-30 times

• 10-20 times

• 5-10 times

What happens to a mealworm after its last molt?

• It becomes an egg

• It turns into a pupa

• It grows wings

• It starts to fly

How long does the pupa stage last?

• Two weeks

• Four weeks

• Three weeks

• One week

What color is a darkling beetle when it first emerges?

• Brown

• Black

• Grey

• White

What do darkling beetles do after emerging from the pupa stage?

• Start laying eggs

• Eat leaves

• Fly immediately

• Their exoskeleton hardens

Why are the larvae called mealworms?

• Pets enjoy eating them

• They eat meals

• They are used in meals

• They look like worms