Bug Anatomy
What are the three main body parts of an insect?
Head, thorax, abdomen.
What are the four stages of a complete insect life cycle?
Egg, larva, pupa, adult.
Which insect helps pollinate flowers and plants?
Bees.
What insect is responsible for spreading malaria?
Mosquito.
Where do mosquitoes typically lay their eggs?
Standing water (like ponds, puddles, and swamps).
How many legs does an insect typically have?
Six legs.
In which stage do caterpillars become butterflies?
Pupa (chrysalis).
What role do ladybugs play in controlling pests?
They eat aphids and other harmful insects.
Which bug causes Lyme disease through its bite?
Tick (specifically, the black-legged or deer tick).
What is the natural habitat of ants?
Underground, in nests or colonies.
What are the sensory organs on an insect's head that help it detect smells?
Antennae.
What is metamorphosis?
The process by which an insect changes form as it grows.
How do honeybees help in agriculture?
By pollinating crops.
What insect can inject venom into humans through its sting, causing pain and swelling?
Bee or wasp.
What type of environment do dragonflies prefer?
Wetlands, ponds, or rivers.
What part of the insect is used to collect pollen and nectar in bees?
Proboscis.
What is the name of the stage when a mosquito larvae becomes a flying adult?
Adult stage (after pupation)
Which insect helps to decompose organic material and recycle nutrients back into the soil?
Earthworms (though not technically an insect, they play a similar role).
Which bug is known for carrying the West Nile virus?
Mosquito.
Where do most spiders live?
In webs, often in corners, trees, or under rocks.
What is the exoskeleton of an insect made of?
Chitin.
What is the term for insects that undergo incomplete metamorphosis?
Hemimetabolism.
What is the role of earthworms in soil health?
They aerate the soil and break down organic material, enriching the soil.
What type of bug causes dengue fever?
Aedes mosquito.
What type of environment does the monarch butterfly migrate to for the winter?
Warm forests in Mexico.