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Basics of Entomology

Entomology

Test your knowledge on common insect facts, body structures, and behaviors.

insects nature biology animals
12 Questions Easy Ages 5+ Sep 28, 2026
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1 Entomology is the branch of science dedicated to the study of which group of animals?
  • A Insects
  • B Birds
  • C Reptiles
  • D Fish
2 How many main body parts does an adult insect have?
  • A Two
  • B Three
  • C Four
  • D Six
3 How many legs do all adult insects typically have?
  • A Four
  • B Six
  • C Eight
  • D Ten
4 What is the hard outer shell that protects an insect's body called?
  • A Endoskeleton
  • B Exoskeleton
  • C Shell
  • D Epidermis
5 What pair of sensory organs on an insect's head is used for touch and scent?
  • A Antennae
  • B Fangs
  • C Palps
  • D Stingers
6 What larva stage turns into a butterfly or moth during metamorphosis?
  • A Maggot
  • B Grub
  • C Caterpillar
  • D Tadpole
7 What sweet substance do honeybees produce using nectar collected from flowers?
  • A Wax
  • B Honey
  • C Sap
  • D Resin
8 Which female insect in an ant colony is responsible for laying eggs?
  • A Worker
  • B Soldier
  • C Drone
  • D Queen
9 Ladybirds are popular with gardeners because they eat which tiny garden pest?
  • A Aphids
  • B Earthworms
  • C Snails
  • D Slugs
10 Which nocturnal insect produces light from its abdomen using bioluminescence?
  • A Dragonfly
  • B Firefly
  • C Grasshopper
  • D Cicada
11 Which type of mosquito bites and drinks blood to gain nutrients for laying eggs?
  • A Male mosquito
  • B Female mosquito
  • C Larval mosquito
  • D Pupa mosquito
12 What valuable natural fibre is produced by silkworms when spinning their cocoons?
  • A Cotton
  • B Silk
  • C Wool
  • D Linen
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