- 1. Entomology is the scientific study of insects, a diverse group of organisms that play vital roles in ecosystems around the world. Entomologists study the classification, behavior, physiology, and ecology of insects, as well as their interactions with other organisms and their impact on humans. Through their research, entomologists contribute to our understanding of biodiversity, agriculture, public health, and conservation efforts. Insects are incredibly diverse and fascinating creatures, with over a million described species and many more waiting to be discovered and studied. Entomology is a multifaceted field that provides valuable insights into the natural world and informs important decisions regarding pest management, disease control, and environmental protection.
What is entomology?
A) Study of insects
B) Study of rocks
C) Study of birds
D) Study of weather patterns
- 2. Which insect is known for its role as a pollinator?
A) Bee
B) Cockroach
C) Mosquito
D) Ant
- 3. What is the study of insects' classification called?
A) Archaeology
B) Taxonomy
C) Meteorology
D) Botany
- 4. Which insect undergoes complete metamorphosis?
A) Ant
B) Butterfly
C) Dragonfly
D) Grasshopper
- 5. What family does a housefly belong to?
A) Scarabaeidae
B) Hymenoptera
C) Culicidae
D) Muscidae
- 6. What do entomologists study?
A) Insects
B) Fish
C) Mammals
D) Trees
- 7. What is an insect's hard outer shell called?
A) Mesoskeleton
B) Endoskeleton
C) Exoskeleton
D) Episkeleton
- 8. Which insect is known for producing silk?
A) Termite
B) Ladybug
C) Beetle
D) Silkworm
- 9. What is the study of insect behavior called?
A) Ecology
B) Ethology
C) Entomology
D) Histology
- 10. Which insect is known for its ability to carry diseases?
A) Firefly
B) Beetle
C) Mosquito
D) Grasshopper
- 11. Which term refers to an insect in its adult stage?
A) Nymph
B) Imago
C) Pupa
D) Larva
- 12. What do you call an insect that feeds on blood?
A) Hematophagous
B) Omnivorous
C) Carnivorous
D) Herbivorous
- 13. What is the largest order in the class Insecta?
A) Coleoptera
B) Lepidoptera
C) Diptera
D) Hymenoptera
- 14. Which insect pollinates vanilla orchids in the wild?
A) Mason bees
B) Melipona bees
C) Bumblebees
D) Honey bees
- 15. What is the primary diet of termites?
A) Leaves
B) Wood
C) Sugar
D) Fruit
- 16. Which insect is known for its ability to produce light through bioluminescence?
A) Firefly
B) Moth
C) Dragonfly
D) Beetle
- 17. What is the common name for the insect order Odonata?
A) Dragonflies and damselflies
B) Beetles
C) Butterflies
D) Flies
- 18. Which insect has the scientific name Apis mellifera?
A) Carpenter bee
B) Honey bee
C) Leafcutter bee
D) Bumblebee
- 19. Which beetle is known for its horn-like protrusions?
A) Stag beetle
B) Rhinoceros beetle
C) Lady beetle
D) Firefly
- 20. What is the process called when an insect transforms into an adult?
A) Hibernation
B) Metamorphosis
C) Molting
D) Pollination
- 21. Which of the following is not an insect?
A) Butterfly
B) Ant
C) Spider
D) Mosquito
- 22. What do entomologists call the front wings of beetles that cover the hind wings?
A) Elytra
B) Pronotum
C) Halteres
D) Scutellum
- 23. What is a group of locusts called when they gather in swarms?
A) Plague
B) Herd
C) Swarm
D) Pack
- 24. What is the process of collecting food by bees known as?
A) Pollination
B) Swarming
C) Grooming
D) Foraging
- 25. What is the exoskeleton of insects made of?
A) Chitin
B) Silica
C) Keratin
D) Calcium
- 26. Which insect is known for its ability to jump great distances?
A) Ant
B) Spider
C) Grasshopper
D) Caterpillar
- 27. What is the role of the queen bee in a hive?
A) Building
B) Egg-laying
C) Pollination
D) Foraging
- 28. Which scientist is known as the father of entomology?
A) Charles Darwin
B) Aristotle
C) Jane Goodall
D) Gregor Mendel
- 29. Which insect is able to produce a high-pitched sound by rubbing body parts together?
A) Beetle
B) Cricket
C) Ladybug
D) Caterpillar
- 30. Which insect is known for its ability to cause damage to wooden structures?
A) Spider
B) Centipede
C) Butterfly
D) Termite
- 31. How many legs do most insects have?
A) 10
B) 4
C) 6
D) 8
- 32. What is the process through which an insect molts and grows a new exoskeleton called?
A) Molting
B) Ecdysis
C) Metamorphosis
D) Exoskeleton shedding
- 33. What is the study of insects called?
A) Botany
B) Entomology
C) Herpetology
D) Ornithology
- 34. Which organ do insects use for respiration?
A) Lungs
B) Spiracles
C) Gills
D) Trachea
- 35. Insects belong to which phylum?
A) Arthropoda
B) Mollusca
C) Chordata
D) Annelida
- 36. What is the scientific name for the common housefly?
A) Formica rufa
B) Musca domestica
C) Bombyx mori
D) Apis mellifera
- 37. What is the most diverse group of insects?
A) Butterflies
B) Ants
C) Dragonflies
D) Beetles
- 38. Which insect is known for its circular cobweb design?
A) Tick
B) Orb Weaver
C) Beetle
D) Dragonfly
- 39. Which insect is known for its highly organized social structure?
A) Ant
B) Moth
C) Beetle
D) Fly
- 40. In what stage of metamorphosis does a caterpillar transform into a butterfly?
A) Pupa
B) Egg
C) Imago
D) Larva
- 41. Which insect order includes bees and wasps?
A) Isoptera
B) Hymenoptera
C) Orthoptera
D) Diptera
- 42. Which insect group is known for its characteristic singing or chirping sounds?
A) Flies
B) Beetles
C) Wasps
D) Crickets
- 43. What is the primary food source for ladybugs?
A) Grass
B) Fruit
C) Aphids
D) Nectar
- 44. Which order of insects includes butterflies and moths?
A) Diptera
B) Hymenoptera
C) Lepidoptera
D) Coleoptera
- 45. Which of the following is an insect pest commonly found in stored grains?
A) Grasshopper
B) Ladybug
C) Weevil
D) Moth
- 46. Which insect is known to create complex underground tunnel systems?
A) Ants
B) Beetles
C) Termites
D) Dragonflies
- 47. What do bees collect to make honey?
A) Sap
B) Water
C) Pollen
D) Nectar
- 48. Which order of insects includes mosquitoes?
A) Hymenoptera
B) Diptera
C) Lepidoptera
D) Coleoptera
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