Insects
What do we call the male bees?
Drones
Most insects have how many pairs of wings?
2
What is the largest family of butterflies?
Brush-footed butterflies
The structure that holds a moth during its pupal stage is called a
Cocoon
What is the largest known fish?
Whale Shark
Insects go through a process of ___________ because insects grow and become too big for their skeleton.
The scientific term for the "feelers" on an insect's heard is called what?
Antennae
The insect order Siphonaptera consists of.....
Fleas
What do we call the worm-like growing stage of complete metamorphosis?
Larva
What is the fastest flying bird?
Peregrine Falcon
The egg laying organ of an insect if called what?
An ovipositor
The legs of an insect are attached to the _________
Thorax
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What helps a luna moth scare predators?
What is the longest living animal?
Tortoise
Paper wasps, hornets and yellow jackets are all considered what?
Social Insects
The hindmost section of an insect is the .......
Abdomen
The largest lepidopteran is the .......
Hercules moth
What do we call the outside skeleton of an arthropod?
Exoskeleton
What is the upper half of a turtle's shell called?
Carapace
Butterflies and moths drink nectar using a structure called
Proboscics
Many insects have eyes that contain several lenses. What is this called?
Compound Eye
The insect that is considered to have the most organized colonies and be the most social is what?
Ants
The technique of controlling insects using natural insects, pathogens, or parasites is called what?
(Hint: 2 Words)
Biological Control
What are the world's smallest snakes?