Crickets: A Quiz on Their Unique Characteristics

Quiz Questions

What is the scientific name of the cricket?

• Gryllus bimaculatus
• Gryllus campestris
• Gryllus assimilis
• Grylloidea Acheta domesticus

What is the average lifespan of a cricket in the wild?

• 2-4 weeks
• 2-4 months
• 2-4 years
• 2-4 decades

How many legs do crickets have?

• 2
• 4
• 6
• 8

What is the average size of a cricket?

• 0.2-2 in
• 1.5-2.5 cm
• 2.5-3.5 in
• 3.5-4.5 cm

How do crickets communicate?

• Smell
• All of the above
• Sound
• Touch

What type of diet do crickets have?

• Omnivore
• Carnivore
• Herbivore
• Insectivore

What type of behavior do crickets exhibit when disturbed?

• All of the above
• Fly away
• Jump away
• Fight back

Do crickets bite?

• Yes
• No
• Sometimes
• Rarely

Do crickets sting?

• Yes
• No
• Sometimes
• Rarely

Do crickets have wings?

• Yes
• No
• Sometimes
• Rarely

What sound do crickets make?

• Chirp
• Hiss
• Squeak
• Buzz

What type of environment do crickets prefer?

• Light and Dry
• Dark and Humid
• Warm
• Cool

What type of reproduction do crickets have?

• Live birth
• Egg laying
• Parthenogenesis
• Asexual

What is the average number of eggs laid by a female cricket?

• 270
• 500 - 600
• 1,000
• 2,000+

What is the average weight of a cricket?

• 2-3 g
• 3-4 g
• 4-5 g
• 200-800mg