Life Cycle of a Beetle

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

• Mealworm

• Adult beetle

• Egg

• Pupa

What do adult darkling beetles do with their eggs?

• Hide them in plants

• Bury them beneath the surface

• Leave them on the surface

• Carry them around

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What is the purpose of the exoskeleton for mealworms?

• For attracting mates

• For decoration

• For protection

• For flying

What is the body color of a recently molted mealworm?

• Dark brown

• Black

• Lighter in color

• Red

What do mealworms transform into after their last molt?

• They remain mealworms

• Egg

• Pupa

• Adult beetle

How many times do mealworms molt during their larval stage?

• 5-10 times

• 10-20 times

• 30-40 times

• 20-30 times

How long does the pupa stage last?

• 2 weeks

• 8-10 weeks

• 1 week

• 10-20 weeks

What color is a darkling beetle when it first emerges?

• Light brown

• White

• Brown

• Black

What happens to the darkling beetle's body color after emerging?

• It stays the same

• It remains white

• It turns from white to dark

• It changes from brown to black

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Why are mealworms called 'mealworms'?

• They eat a lot

• Pets enjoy eating them

• They are used in meals

• They look like worms