Insect Life Cycle Quiz

What is the early form of an insect that is not completely developed called?

• Pupa

• Larva

• Adult

• Egg

What must a larva go through before becoming an adult insect?

• Sleep

• Many stages of growth

• Eating leaves

• Flying

What part of speech is the word "larva"?

• Verb

• Adjective

• Noun

• Adverb

Which of these is a correct statement about a larva?

• It is the final stage of an insect.

• It is the early form of an insect.

• It is a type of plant.

• It is a type of bird.

What is the main purpose of a larva in the insect life cycle?

• To fly

• To grow and develop

• To sing

• To swim

Which word means the same as "molt"?

• Grow

• Shed

• Build

• Create

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of something transparent?

• Clear

• See through

• Opaque

• Transparent

What part of speech is the word "caterpillar"?

• Verb

• Adjective

• Noun

• Adverb

Where might you find a caterpillar?

• On the leaf of a milkweed plant

• In the ocean

• In the sky

• On a mountain top

What does the word "chrysalis" refer to?

• A type of insect

• A stage in a butterfly's life-cycle

• A kind of plant

• A type of rock