Insect Mouths and Their Functions

The video explores the diverse mouthparts of insects and their functions. It begins with Squeaks feeling anxious about bugs at a picnic. The host explains how different insects have unique mouth structures like proboscis and mandibles, which are adapted to their feeding habits. The video highlights examples such as mosquitoes using proboscis to drink blood and raspy crickets using mandibles for digging. It concludes with a discussion on stag beetles using mandibles for fighting.

Why was Squeaks feeling anxious about the picnic?

• He didn't like the pond.

• He was afraid of the dark.

• He was worried about bugs eating his food.

• He forgot to bring snacks.

What is a proboscis used for in some insects?

• Digging holes

• Chewing leaves

• Drinking nectar

• Flying

What is the longest proboscis found in an insect?

• 10 centimeters

• 20 centimeters

• 30 centimeters

• 40 centimeters

What do mosquitoes use their proboscis for?

• Drinking blood

• Chewing leaves

• Drinking nectar

• Digging holes

What are mandibles used for in some insects?

• Flying

• Chewing food

• Drinking nectar

• Laying eggs

What is the scientific name for the bone of our lower jaw?

• Proboscis

• Mandible

• Femur

• Maxilla

Which insect has the strongest bite?

• Mosquito

• Stag beetle

• Raspy cricket

• Butterfly

What do raspy crickets use their mandibles for besides eating?

• Flying

• Digging

• Singing

• Swimming

What do stag beetles use their large mandibles for?

• Building nests

• Flying

• Fighting other males

• Eating large prey

What do adult stag beetles primarily eat?

• Leaves

• Nectar

• Wood

• Other insects