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North American Insects Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz about insects found in North America.

A multiple-choice quiz by Morrigan716. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Morrigan716

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
54,303

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
3341

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Which butterfly is often mistaken for a Monarch but it is not poisonous to the birds that eat it? Hint

Checkerspot

Crescent

Viceroy

Admiral

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of the following moths is pink and yellow? Hint

Tomato Sphinx

Rosy Maple Moth

Tiger Moth

Giant Silk Moth

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of the following has pincerlike mouthparts? Hint

Firefly

Click Beetle

Stag Beetle

Blister Beetle

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is a weevil also known as? Hint

Tiger Beetle

Snout Beetle

Metallic Wood Borer

Carrion Beetle

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Question 5 of 10

5. 'Bombus americanus' is the scientific name for which insect? Hint

Red Imported Fire Ant

Black Carpenter Ant

Honeybee

Common Bumblebee

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Question 6 of 10

6. Is there a wasp called a cicada killer?

Yes

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which group of flies is the most aggressive? Hint

Long-horned flies

Springtails

Circular-seamed flies

Short-horned Flies

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which insect is more often heard than seen? Hint

Cockroach

Cricket

Ant

Ladybird

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which insect conceals itself in a white substance, commonly known as 'snake spit'? Hint

Treehopper

Cicadas

Ladybug

Spittlebug

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Question 10 of 10

10. Contrary to folklore, these insects are vegetarians or scavengers that do no harm, although they can pinch sharply if handled. Hint

Dragonflies

Stink Bugs

Assassin Bugs

Earwigs

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which butterfly is often mistaken for a Monarch but it is not poisonous to the birds that eat it?

Answer: Viceroy

Both are often avoided by predators.

2. Which of the following moths is pink and yellow?

Answer: Rosy Maple Moth

The rosy maple moth is a member of the royal moth family.

3. Which of the following has pincerlike mouthparts?

Answer: Stag Beetle

They are often found near lights where they can find moths to eat.

4. What is a weevil also known as?

Answer: Snout Beetle

Most adults have a long, thin snout with chewing mouthparts at the end.

5. 'Bombus americanus' is the scientific name for which insect?

Answer: Common Bumblebee

Buzzzzzzzz.

6. Is there a wasp called a cicada killer?

Answer: Yes

Sphecius speciosus does exactly that: it kills cicadas. They are also called sand hornets.

7. Which group of flies is the most aggressive?

Answer: Short-horned Flies

Horseflies, robber flies, and deer flies belong to this group.

8. Which insect is more often heard than seen?

Answer: Cricket

They produce sounds by rubbing their wings together.

9. Which insect conceals itself in a white substance, commonly known as 'snake spit'?

Answer: Spittlebug

10. Contrary to folklore, these insects are vegetarians or scavengers that do no harm, although they can pinch sharply if handled.

Answer: Earwigs

They don't really creep into the ears of sleeping people.

Source: Author Morrigan716

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