Red Dirt Symbols 2 (Pages 11-14, 23)

What is the official state insect of Oklahoma?

• Butterfly

• Dragonfly

• Honeybee

• Ladybug

What do bees make from nectar?

• Wax

• Honey

• Pollen

• Silk

Where do bees find nectar?

• Inside tree bark

• Inside flower blossoms

• Under rocks

• In the soil

What is the only insect that produces food eaten by humans?

• Butterfly

• Ant

• Honeybee

• Beetle

What do butterflies feed off of when they visit flowers?

• Water

• Pollen

• Nectar or pollen

• Leaves

What must green mistletoe do to survive the harsh winter months?

• Struggle and persevere

• Hide underground

• Change color

• Grow faster

When do Indian Blanket flowers bloom along Oklahoma’s roadsides?

• May to August

• September to November

• December to February

• January to March

What color are the blossoms of the redbud tree?

• Reddish-pink

• Blue

• Yellow

• White

When do redbud trees brighten the Oklahoma landscape?

• Early spring

• Late summer

• Winter

• Fall

Where does the redbud tree grow in Oklahoma?

• Valleys, ravines, and along creek beds

• Deserts

• Beaches

• Mountains only