Fruit Flies Quiz

What color are the fruit flies' eyes?

• red

• blue

• yellow

• green

What is the role of fruit flies in nature?

• helping to break down rotting fruits and veggies

• making silk

• collect nectar

• pollinating flowers

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What color are the wings of fruit flies?

• they are red

• they have no color they're transparent

• they are blue with yellow veins

• they are black

What is not a food choice of fruit flies?

• Organic Material

• Ripe Fruits

• Vegetables

• Cooked Meat

What color are fruit flies?

• green and brown

• black

• reddish-brown

• dark brown

What size are fruit flies?

• two feet

• five inches

• about one-eighth of an inch

• one foot

How many eggs does an adult female fruit fly lay?

• 10 eggs

• 1000 eggs

• about 500 eggs

• 100 eggs

What do fruit fly eggs hatch into?

• larvae

• grubs

• cocoons

• pupae

Which choice does NOT see fruit flies as a tasty snack?

• Mice

• Insects

• Birds

• Spiders

What do fruit fly larvae feed on?

• cloth

• fruit

• large mammals

• small insects

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