Of Beetles and Angels

What part of the The Darkling Beetle is circled?

• Head

• Antenna

• Thorax

• Abdomen

When a mealworm is in the adult stage it is know as a _____________

• Butterfly Beetle

• Darkling Beetle

• Ladybug Beetle

• Mealworm Beetle

• A

• B

• C

• D

• A

• B

• C

• D

What is the primary role of beetles in an ecosystem?

• Pollinators

• Decomposers

• Predators

• Producers

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of beetles?

• Two pairs of wings with the front pair hardened into wing-cases

• Three pairs of legs

• Antennae longer than their body

• Brightly colored scales

In the life cycle of a beetle, what is the stage called after the larva?

• Pupa

• Nymph

• Adult

• Egg

Which scientific concept explains the diversity of beetle species?

• Natural Selection

• Genetic Drift

• Mutation

• Gene Flow

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What is the primary diet of most beetles?

• Nectar

• Leaves

• Insects

• Wood

How do beetles contribute to the process of decomposition?

• By breaking down dead plant material

• By pollinating flowers

• By preying on other insects

• By producing oxygen

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