The Marvelous World of Butterflies and Moths

What is the adult form of insects in the order Lepidoptera commonly known as?

• Bees

• Ants

• Beetles

• Butterflies and moths

How often do butterflies flap their wings compared to bees?

• 100 times per second

• 50 times per second

• 200 times per second

• 10 times per second

What is the main reason butterflies and moths have large and broad wings?

• To increase speed

• To scare predators

• To improve camouflage

• To take advantage of air properties

How do butterflies achieve lift and propulsion while flying?

• By changing colors

• By flapping at high speeds

• By creating vortex rings with each wing stroke

• By flapping downwards only

What is the purpose of the vivid colors on some butterflies' wings?

• For camouflage

• To absorb more sunlight

• To attract mates

• To warn predators

Why do non-toxic butterflies mimic the appearance of toxic ones?

• To attract mates

• To scare off other insects

• For protection from predators

• To regulate their body temperature

What unique feature do some butterflies have that helps them avoid predators?

• Ability to fly backwards

• Loud mating calls

• Toxic taste

• Reflective body parts

What do the scales on butterfly wings contain that affects their color?

• None of the above

• Pigments and structural colors

• Only structural colors

• Pigments only