The Amazing Life of Insects

What is the praying mantis named for?

• Its color

• The way it holds its front legs

• Its size

• Its wings

What is the process called when a caterpillar changes into a butterfly?

• Transformation

• Metamorphosis

• Evolution

• Growth

How many stages are there in the life cycle of a butterfly?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

What is the larva stage of a butterfly called?

• Maggot

• Grub

• Caterpillar

• Nymph

What does the word "molt" mean?

• To grow

• To shed or get rid of

• To eat

• To sleep

What is the hard case called that a butterfly forms during the pupa stage?

• Cocoon

• Shell

• Chrysalis

• Nest

How many life stages does a praying mantis go through?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

What is the young stage of a praying mantis called?

• Larva

• Pupa

• Nymph

• Caterpillar

What is the longest life cycle of any insect mentioned in the text?

• Butterfly

• Praying mantis

• Cicada

• Beetle

What do cicadas feed on when they are nymphs?

• Leaves

• Tree root sap

• Flowers

• Grass