Ladybugs Quiz

What is the scientific name for ladybugs?

• Coccinellidae septempunctata

• Coccineus

• Coccinellidae ladybird

• Coccinellidae beetle

What is the most common ladybug in Europe called?

• Seven-spotted ladybug

• Ladybird

• Coccinellidae septempunctata

• Coccineus

How many different species of ladybugs are found in the world?

• Over 5,000

• Around 1,000

• Less than 100

• Exactly 100

What is the purpose of ladybugs' bright colors?

• To attract mates

• To camouflage themselves

• To warn predators

• To blend in with their environment

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What do ladybugs secrete when threatened?

• Poisonous gas

• Sticky web

• Oily, yukky, yellow fluid

• Electric shock

Where do ladybugs hibernate during cooler weather?

• Underwater

• Inside houses

• On tree branches

• In caves

What is the main diet of ladybugs?

• Plants and flowers

• Other ladybugs

• Aphids and plant-eating pests

• Fruits and vegetables

How many aphids can a single ladybug eat in a year?

• Less than 100

• Around 1,000

• More than 5,000

• Exactly 10,000

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What is the ladybug's life cycle?

• Egg, larva, pupa, adult

• Larva, pupa, adult, egg

• Adult, egg, larva, pupa

• Pupa, adult, egg, larva

What is the ladybug's defense mechanism?

• Playing dead

• Flying away

• Biting

• Spraying venom