Insects

Question 1

What is the scientific name of the Monarch butterfly?

Answer 1

Danaus plexippus

Known for its migration; found in North America, Central America, and Australia.

Question 2

Which butterfly is known for its iridescent blue wings?

Answer 2

Blue Morpho

Scientific name: Morpho menelaus; native to Central and South American rainforests.

Question 3

The Painted Lady butterfly is found on all continents except which one?

Answer 3

Antarctica

Scientific name: Vanessa cardui; widespread, migratory species with orange and black patterns.

Question 4

What distinctive features do Swallowtail butterflies have?

Answer 4

Large, tail-like extensions on wings

Scientific name: Papilio machaon; found across Europe, Asia, and North America.

Question 5

What is the coloration of the Queen butterfly?

Answer 5

Rusty brown with white spots

Scientific name: Danaus gilippus; native to the Americas.

Question 6

Which butterfly is small and blue, found across Europe, Asia, and North Africa?

Answer 6

Common Blue

Scientific name: Polyommatus icarus.

Question 7

What is a defining characteristic of the Glasswing butterfly?

Answer 7

Transparent wings

Scientific name: Greta oto; found in Central and South America’s tropical rainforests.

Question 8

Which butterfly has black and yellow-striped wings?

Answer 8

Zebra Longwing

Scientific name: Heliconius charithonia; native to the Americas.

Question 9

What unique feature does the Peacock butterfly have?

Answer 9

Eye-like wing patterns

Scientific name: Aglais io; found throughout Europe and Asia.

Question 10

Which butterfly is recognized by red, black, and white markings?

Answer 10

Admiral

Scientific name: Vanessa atalanta; widely distributed across Europe, Asia, and North America.

Question 11

Where is Rajah Brooke’s Birdwing butterfly endemic to?

Answer 11

Borneo, Sumatra, and the Malay Peninsula

Scientific name: Trogonoptera brookiana; metallic green patterns.

Question 12

What is the coloration of the Small Tortoiseshell butterfly?

Answer 12

Bright orange and black

Scientific name: Aglais urticae; found throughout Europe and temperate Asia.

Question 13

The Cabbage White butterfly is now found worldwide. True or False?

Answer 13

True

Scientific name: Pieris rapae; native to Europe and Asia.

Question 14

What is the giant moth often mistaken for a butterfly?

Answer 14

Atlas Moth

Scientific name: Attacus atlas; native to Southeast Asia.

Question 15

What unique feature does the Buckeye butterfly have for camouflage?

Answer 15

Eye-like spots

Scientific name: Junonia coenia; found across North and Central America.

Question 16

What is the coloration of the Emerald Swallowtail butterfly?

Answer 16

Bright green patterns

Scientific name: Papilio palinurus; found in Southeast Asia.

Question 17

Which butterfly has black wings with white spots?

Answer 17

Great Eggfly

Scientific name: Hypolimnas bolina; found in Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands.

Question 18

Where is the Clodius Parnassian butterfly native to?

Answer 18

Western United States and Canada

Scientific name: Parnassius clodius; white with translucent spots.

Question 19

What is the conservation status of the Karner Blue butterfly?

Answer 19

Endangered

Scientific name: Lycaeides melissa samuelis; found in parts of North America.

Question 20

What color are the hindwings of the Spicebush Swallowtail butterfly?

Answer 20

Iridescent blue

Scientific name: Papilio troilus; native to the eastern United States.

Question 21

What is distinctive about the Orange Tip butterfly?

Answer 21

White butterfly with orange wing tips

Scientific name: Anthocharis cardamines; common in Europe and Asia.

Question 22

What is the coloration of the Purple Emperor butterfly?

Answer 22

Iridescent purple wings

Scientific name: Apatura iris; found in Europe and parts of Asia.

Question 23

Which butterfly is known for its red and black coloration?

Answer 23

Crimson Rose

Scientific name: Pachliopta hector; native to South Asia.

Question 24

What is the coloration of the Postman butterfly?

Answer 24

Black with red and yellow markings

Scientific name: Heliconius melpomene; found in Central and South America.

Question 25

What is the scientific name of the Morpho Butterfly?

Answer 25

Morpho peleides ## Footnote Known for its shimmering blue coloration; native to Central and South America.

Question 26

Which butterfly has tail-like extensions and is found in the Americas?

Answer 26

Long-Tailed Skipper ## Footnote Scientific name: Urbanus proteus; especially tropical regions.

Question 27

What is the largest North American butterfly?

Answer 27

Giant Swallowtail ## Footnote Scientific name: Papilio cresphontes; features black and yellow wings.

Question 28

What characteristic distinguishes the Comma Butterfly?

Answer 28

Ragged wing edges ## Footnote Scientific name: Polygonia c-album; found in Europe and parts of Asia.

Question 29

Which butterfly is known for its vibrant green wings?

Answer 29

Green Hairstreak ## Footnote Scientific name: Callophrys rubi; native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa.

Question 30

What colors are the wings of the Malachite Butterfly?

Answer 30

Green and black ## Footnote Scientific name: Siproeta stelenes; found in Central and South America.

Question 31

What is the scientific name of the Monarch butterfly?

Answer 31

Danaus plexippus ## Footnote Known for its iconic orange-and-black coloration and migration patterns.

Question 32

What are the key characteristics of the Cabbage White butterfly?

Answer 32

Small white butterfly with black wing spots ## Footnote Commonly found in gardens and fields.

Question 33

Which butterfly species is known for being migratory and widespread across North America?

Answer 33

Painted Lady (Vanessa cardui) ## Footnote Features orange-and-black coloration.

Question 34

What is the scientific name of the Eastern Tiger Swallowtail butterfly?

Answer 34

Papilio glaucus ## Footnote Large yellow butterfly with black stripes.

Question 35

Which butterfly is commonly found in parks, forests, and gardens and has striking red-orange bands?

Answer 35

Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta) ## Footnote Characterized by its black wings.

Question 36

Fill in the blank: The Monarch butterfly is known for its migration from Canada and the U.S. to _______.

Answer 36

Mexico ## Footnote This migration is a significant aspect of its life cycle.

Question 37

What habitats are the Painted Lady butterfly found in?

Answer 37

A variety of habitats across North America ## Footnote This adaptability allows it to thrive in different environments.

Question 38

What is a notable feature of the Eastern Tiger Swallowtail butterfly?

Answer 38

Large size and yellow color with black stripes ## Footnote Frequently seen in wooded areas and gardens.

Question 39

List three key characteristics of the Red Admiral butterfly.

Answer 39

* Black wings * Striking red-orange bands * Commonly found in parks, forests, and gardens ## Footnote Its distinctive coloration makes it easily recognizable.

Question 40

What order do beetles belong to?

Answer 40

Coleoptera.

Question 41

What percentage of all known animal species are beetles?

Answer 41

About 25%.

Question 42

What distinguishes beetles from other insects?

Answer 42

Hardened forewings called elytra.

Question 43

What is the largest species of beetle by weight?

Answer 43

Goliath beetle (Goliathus spp.).

Question 44

Which beetle is known for its ability to roll dung into balls?

Answer 44

Dung beetle.

Question 45

What is the primary diet of ladybird beetles (ladybugs)?

Answer 45

Aphids and other plant pests.

Question 46

What is the scientific name of the common stag beetle?

Answer 46

Lucanus cervus.

Question 47

Which beetle is considered a major agricultural pest of stored grains?

Answer 47

Weevil (e.g., Sitophilus granarius).

Question 48

What is the primary function of a beetle’s elytra?

Answer 48

To protect the delicate hindwings and body.

Question 49

Which beetle is known for its bioluminescent glow?

Answer 49

Firefly (Lampyridae family).

Question 50

What chemical do bombardier beetles spray as a defense mechanism?

Answer 50

A hot, noxious mixture of hydrogen peroxide and hydroquinone.

Question 51

What is the smallest known beetle species?

Answer 51

Featherwing beetles (e.g., Scydosella musawasensis).

Question 52

Which beetle species is famous for its rhinoceros-like horn?

Answer 52

Rhinoceros beetle (Dynastinae).

Question 53

How many legs do beetles have?

Answer 53

Six legs.

Question 54

What ancient civilization considered scarab beetles sacred?

Answer 54

Ancient Egypt.

Question 55

Which beetle is known for its wood-boring habits and is a serious pest of trees?

Answer 55

Emerald ash borer (Agrilus planipennis).

Question 56

How do beetles breathe?

Answer 56

Through spiracles connected to a tracheal system.

Question 57

What type of metamorphosis do beetles undergo?

Answer 57

Complete metamorphosis (egg, larva, pupa, adult).

Question 58

Which beetle was introduced to the U.S. to control aphid populations?

Answer 58

Ladybird beetle (ladybug).

Question 59

How many species of beetles are estimated to exist worldwide?

Answer 59

Over 400,000 species.

Question 60

What is the habitat of water beetles?

Answer 60

Aquatic environments like ponds, streams, and lakes.

Question 61

Which beetle is known for its ability to mimic ants?

Answer 61

Rove beetle (Staphylinidae).

Question 62

What is the primary food source for longhorn beetles?

Answer 62

Wood, which they bore into and consume.

Question 63

Which beetle is associated with Christmas decorations in some cultures?

Answer 63

Christmas beetle (Anoplognathus spp.) in Australia.

Question 64

What is the primary threat to beetle populations worldwide?

Answer 64

Habitat loss due to deforestation, agriculture, and urbanization.