Beetle Quiz: Test Your Beetle Knowledge!

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Welcome to the Beetle Quiz, the ultimate test of your beetle knowledge!
Are you fascinated by these incredible creatures that scuttle through our world?
Do you find yourself marveling at their diverse shapes, sizes, and colors? If so, then this quiz is tailor-made for you.
Whether you're an amateur enthusiast or a seasoned beetle aficionado, Beetle Quiz is guaranteed to captivate and educate you.
So, grab your magnifying glass, and let's dive into the captivating universe of beetles!
Quiz Questions
- What is the largest beetle in the world?
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- Hercules beetle
- Rhino beetle
- Titan beetles
- Goliath beetle
- What is the scientific name for the common black ground beetle?
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- Pterostichus melanarius
- Carabus violaceus
- Calosoma scrutator
- Cicindela sexguttata
- What is the average lifespan of a beetle?
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- 3-5 years
- 13-44 days
- 9-12 years
- 6-8 years
- What is the largest family of beetles?
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- Carabidae
- Curculionidae
- Scarabaeidae
- Cerambycidae
- What is the scientific name for the ladybug?
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- Hippodamia convergens
- Harmonia axyridis
- Adalia bipunctata
- Coccinella septempunctata
- What is the purpose of a beetle's hard exoskeleton?
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- To regulate body temperature
- To attract mates
- To aid in flight
- To protect against predators
- What is the scientific name for the dung beetle?
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- Scarabaeus sacer
- Aphodius fimetarius
- Geotrupes stercorarius
- Onthophagus taurus
- What is the purpose of a beetle's antennae?
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- To detect food
- To help with balance
- To sense pheromones
- To aid in flight
- What is the scientific name for the firefly?
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- Pyrophorus noctilucus
- Photinus pyralis
- Luciola lusitanica
- Lampyris noctiluca
- What is the purpose of a beetle's elytra?
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- To aid in flight
- To regulate body temperature
- To attract mates
- To protect the wings
- What is the scientific name for the rhinoceros beetle?
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- Xylotrupes gideon
- Dynastes hercules
- Megasoma elephas
- Oryctes nasicornis
- What is the purpose of a beetle's mandibles?
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- To crush and chew food
- To aid in flight
- To protect against predators
- To attract mates
- What is the scientific name for the click beetle?
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- Melanotus communis
- Elateridae
- Agrypnus murinus
- Pyrophorus noctilucus
- What is the purpose of a beetle's spiracles?
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- To detect food
- To breathe
- To sense pheromones
- To aid in flight
- What is the scientific name for the stag beetle?
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- Prosopocoilus inclinatus
- Dorcus parallelipipedus
- Lucanus cervus
- Aegus laevicollis
Interesting Facts About Beetles
Here are some interesting facts about beetles:
The Evolution and Origins of Beetles
Based on the researchers' estimations, beetles are believed to have emerged approximately 327 million years ago, specifically during the Carboniferous Period.
The study further reveals that the majority of present-day beetle groups can be traced back to a time preceding the end of the Cretaceous Period, which occurred 66 million years ago coinciding with the extinction of the dinosaurs.
Beetles can be found in various locations such as rugs, furs, clothing, leather items, upholstered furniture, animal hides, carpeting, cracks, crevices, baseboards, seat cushions, kitchen pantries, and more.
They are attracted to human and animal hair, as well as dead insects and lint, making any area where such matter accumulates a favorable feeding ground for them.
What is the Largest Beetle?
The title of the world's heaviest beetles goes to a particular group known as Megasoma, which are rhinoceros beetles. These impressive creatures are primarily found in South and Central America. Among them, the Actaeon beetle (Megasoma actaeon) holds the record as the heaviest species in this remarkable group.


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