Insect Insights Quiz

Why do female mosquitoes bite humans?

• To lay eggs on human skin

• To get extra protein for survival

• To obtain nectar from plants

• To find a place to rest

What attracts mosquitoes to human feet?

• The color of the skin

• The bacteria that produce a cheese-like smell

• The warmth of the feet

• The movement of the feet

How can you reduce the likelihood of mosquito bites on your feet?

• Wear bright-colored socks

• Wash your feet daily and keep toenails clean

• Apply perfume on your feet

• Walk barefoot on grass

What is the primary method crickets use to produce their chirping sound?

• By flapping their wings

• By rubbing their hind legs together

• By clicking their mandibles

• By rubbing their front wings together

What does Dolbear's Law help you determine?

• The distance of a cricket from you

• The temperature outside based on cricket chirps

• The species of a cricket

• The age of a cricket

What is the term for the process of crickets making sound by rubbing their wings?

• Buzzing

• Humming

• Chirping

• Stridulation

Where is the Picasso moth primarily found?

• Northern India and Southeast Asia

• Central Africa

• Australia

• South America

What is the main role of moths in the ecosystem?

• To produce silk

• To pollinate plants

• To consume dead leaves

• To control pest populations

What makes the wings of moths like the Picasso moth appear vibrant?

• The microscopic scales that refract light

• Their large size

• Their ability to glow in the dark

• Their rapid movement

What insect order do moths belong to?

• Coleoptera

• Orthoptera

• Lepidoptera

• Diptera