To be honest, we don’t notice insects much of the time. And when we do notice them, it’s often not for happy reasons. But these creatures have been around since long before us and will be here long after we’re gone. They are an important part of the ecosystem, and they play a big role in our food chain. So let’s take a break from swatting them away and learn a little more about these amazing creatures with this trivia quiz about insects!
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1. Is a worm an insect?
2. How many legs does a housefly have?
3. What is the largest type of insect in the world?
4. How long can a grasshopper live?
5. What is the smallest type of insect in the world?
6. What do bees make that we eat?
7. What is the most common type of insect in the world?
8. What is the life expectancy of a mayfly?
9. How many times can a dragonfly flap its wings per second?
10. What do fireflies use their light for?
11. What is the most poisonous insect in the world?
12. How far can a flea jump?
13. What do termites eat?
14. What is the loudest insect in the world?
15. What is the most common US state insect?
16. What was the largest insect ever found?
17. How long does a cicada live?
18. What is the difference between a butterfly and a moth?
19. What is the world’s deadliest spider?
20. How many eyes does a housefly have?
21. What is the world’s fastest flying insect?
22. How much honey can a beehive produce in one year?
23. What is the difference between a wasp and a hornet?
24. How do ants communicate with each other?
25. What is the primary purpose of an insect’s antennae?
26. Which insect can lift something that is heavier than its own weight?
27. How do bees know where to find flowers?
28. What kind of insect is a stink bug?
29. How do cockroaches get into homes?
30. What is the difference between an insect and an arachnid?
31. What is the difference between a larva and a pupa?
32. What do ladybugs eat?
33. How can you tell a male cricket from a female cricket?
34. Which state is known as the “Insect Capital of the World?”
35. What is the primary purpose of an insect’s exoskeleton?
36. How many wings does a bee have?
37. What kind of animals are most likely to eat insects?
38. What is the primary purpose of an insect’s compound eyes?
39. Which insects can transmit diseases to humans?
40. What kind of insects are used in research?
41. What are the most dangerous insects in the world?
42. What are the most popular insects to collect?
43. What is the difference between an insect and a crustacean?
44. How many different kinds of insects are there in the world?
45. Which country has the most insects?
46. What is the most commonly eaten insect?
47. What are the most popular insects to keep as pets?
48. Which insects were involved in Biblical plagues?
49. What is the primary purpose of an insect’s mouthparts?
50. What part of their body do butterflies taste with?
51. What kind of insects can fly backwards?
52. How do water bugs breathe underwater?
53. What is the name for butterfly collecting?
54. What are the most popular insects to use in art?
55. Which have more biomass on earth — insects or humans?
56. In what year did the United States mint a silver dollar with an image of a bumblebee on it?
57. In the song “The Itsy Bitsy Spider,” what does the spider climb up?
58. In what year was the first National Insect Week celebrated in the United Kingdom?
59. Which insects are considered to be good luck in some cultures?
61. True or False: There is a magazine named “BugWorld”
62. Where is the Insect Fear Film Festival held?
63. What is the name of the longest running insect-themed stage show in the world?
64. What was the first live insect to be sent into space?
65. Where is the the largest private collection of insects in the world?
66. What is the name of the 1998 animated film about insects that was NOT released by Pixar?
67. What is the name for an insect passing through all of its growth stages and becoming an adult?
68. What kind of insects are used in traditional Chinese medicine?
69. In the novella “Metamorphosis,” what character “awoke one morning from uneasy dreams he found himself transformed in his bed into a gigantic insect”?
70. Which president had an extensive collection of insects that he kept in his office?
71. The insect fair “Insectapalooza” is held annually at which Ivy League college?
72. Which country spends the most money on insect control per year?
73. The company SkeeterVac manufactures what product, which shoots salt at insects and kills them?
74. What is the name for an adult male bee that does not have a stinger?
75. What famous writer and scientific theorist collected and studied insects as a hobby?
And there you have it! Hopefully this quiz didn’t bug you too badly and you learned something new about these fascinating creatures. Let us know how you did in the comments! And be sure to check out our huge library of quizzes here.
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