Insect Life Cycles and Metamorphosis

The video explores the life cycles of insects, focusing on complete and incomplete metamorphosis. It introduces key vocabulary and explains the stages of development for insects like butterflies and praying mantises. The cicada's unique life cycle is also discussed. The video concludes with questions to encourage discussion and reflection on the material.

What is the unique feature of a praying mantis that gives it its name?

• Its ability to fly

• Its long antennae

• Its praying-like posture

• Its colorful wings

Which stage is NOT part of the complete metamorphosis of a butterfly?

• Egg

• Nymph

• Pupa

• Larva

During which stage do insects like butterflies undergo significant transformation?

• Adult

• Egg

• Larva

• Pupa

How does incomplete metamorphosis differ from complete metamorphosis?

• It includes a pupa stage

• It is faster

• It has more stages

• The young resemble the adults

What is the term for the hard outer covering of an insect?

• Endoskeleton

• Exoskeleton

• Chrysalis

• Cocoon

Which insect is known for having the longest life cycle?

• Butterfly

• Praying Mantis

• Cicada

• Grasshopper

What do cicada nymphs feed on while underground?

• Tree sap

• Leaves

• Insects

• Grass

Which of the following insects undergoes incomplete metamorphosis?

• Moth

• Butterfly

• Fly

• Praying Mantis

Why do insects need to shed their exoskeletons?

• To grow larger

• To fly

• To change color

• To reproduce

In which season are you likely to see the most insects?

• Winter

• Spring

• Summer

• Autumn