Moth Lifecycle (MothEd)

How many life stages are there in the moth lifecycle?

• Five

• Four

• Three

• Two

What is the first stage of the moth lifecycle?

• Pupa

• Egg

• Adult

• Larva

What do most moth caterpillars feed on?

• Fruits

• Plant foliage

• Nectar

• Insects

What is another name for a larval moth?

• Caterpillar

• Chrysalis

• Cocoon

• Pupa

What is the protective covering called that moths form during the pupa stage?

• Nest

• Shell

• Cocoon

• Chrysalis

How many eggs can a single female moth release at a time?

• A few hundred

• A few dozen

• More than 10,000

• A few thousand

What is the term for the transformation from larva to adult in moths?

• Development

• Evolution

• Metamorphosis

• Growth

What is the name given to the familiar caterpillars like wooly bears and inchworms?

• Nymphs

• Larvae

• Pupae

• Naiads

What is the main purpose of the adult stage in moths?

• Feeding

• Dispersing, mating, and laying eggs

• Growing

• Hibernating

Which stage comes after the egg stage in the moth lifecycle?

• None

• Larva

• Adult

• Pupa