The following five questions have a picture representing a common types of insect. Click on the circle next to your answer for each question. When you are finshed, click on the results button to see your score.

If you want help, many of the answers can be found by browsing the identifying insects section.

1. This insect is know as a beneficial insect because it eats the insect pests that live in and around your garden. It lay eggs in cocoons.

a. Cricket
b. Grasshopper
c. Praying Mantis
d. Stink Bug
e. Walking Stick

2. This bee hibernates in the winter and lives under rocks or in the ground. It flies slowly and feeds on pollen and nectar during the day.

a. Bumblebee
b. Honeybee
c. Solitary Bee
d. Tropical Bee
e. Wood Wasp

3. This fly looks good enough to eat. Green is not its only color for this species. It also comes in different shades.

a. Deer Fly
b. Horse Fly
c. House Fly
d. Tachnid
e. Soldier Fly

4. This butterfly migrates thousands of miles every year travelling between Mexico, the United States and Canada. It lay eggs on or near milkweeds. The caterpillars have black, yellow and white stripes on them.

a. Admiral Butterfly
b. Monarch Butterfly
c. Queen Butterfly
d. Royal Butterfly
e. Tyrant Butterfly

5. This striking dragonfly gets its name from its color.

a. Red-headed Clubtail
b. Variegated Meadowhawk
c. Red Darner
d. Flame Skimmer
e. Scarlet Damselfly

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