Name that Buggy Bug Trivia Quiz

Answer: Eastern Hercules beetle

The eastern Hercules beetle is generally found along the eastern seaboard of the U.S. Their babies are tasty prey for skunks, raccoons, centipedes, spiders, and even other beetles.

Answer: Assassin bug

Assassin bugs are part of the order Hemiptera and are usually characterized by a narrow neck, sturdy body segment, and a scary-looking nose-like thing, thus its nickname. When they catch their prey, they use that proboscis to stab their victim, shoot poison saliva into it which liquefies its insides, and then suck out those innards.

Answer: Hummingbird hawk-moth

The hummingbird hawk-moth hovers like a hummingbird and can easily be mistaken for one. In Britain, they are more commonly known as bee hawk-moths.

Answer: Blister beetle

The blister beetle releases a toxic liquid made of cantharidin, a blistering agent. Blister beetles in big groups can seriously injury horses, who are particularly sensitive to the substance. Humans who come into contact with this beetle can suffer from blister beetle dermatitis, which causes local irritation.

Answer: Bullet ant

The sting from a bullet ant can be so painful, a victim can feel like its a bullet wound. The pain generally lasts about 24 hours, which is why one of its nickname is the 24-hour-ant. The Sateré-Mawé people in Brazil use bullet ants as part of an adult initiation ceremony for boys.

Answer: Carolina saddlebag

The Carolina saddlebag is a type of dragonfly that is native to the southern area of the U.S. It spends much of its time flying and gliding. The saddlebags are actually pigmented areas on their back wings that resemble the shape of leather saddlebags horses carry.

Answer: Pandorus Sphinx Moth

The Pandorus Sphinx moth has colors that call to mind military camouflage, but it's only dangerous to the leaves it eats. With a wingspan of about 3-4 inches (about 8.2-11.5 cm), it's often mistaken for a small bird.

Answer: Carpet beetle

The carpet beetle has few human friends, as they're common household pests that feed on carpets, clothes, furniture, blankets, or just about anything. Watch out for that clarinet from junior high you have stashed in the basement or attic -- carpet beetles especially love the felt that lines musical instrument cases.

Answer: Hickory horned devil

The hickory horned devil is a scary looking critter. Those horn-like things are prickled like thorns on rose stems. And they grow as long as a bratwurst. After they crawl out of their brown cocoons, they turn into moths with a good 4-to-6 inch wingspan.

Answer: Eastern lubber grasshopper

The eastern lubber grasshopper gets its nickname "lubber" from seafaring times when people who didn't have good sealegs were clumsy when on board; this is a clumsy-looking grasshopper. They make for tasty treats for pet reptiles; you can even buy a dried version in cans, wings removed for easy digestion.