Insects and Bugs
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Approximately how many known species of insects exist on Earth?
About Insects and Bugs
Test your knowledge of the tiny creatures that make up the largest group of animals on Earth. Insects and Bugs packs 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty into a relaxed session of roughly 7 minutes — no sign-up, no timer pressure. An explanation appears after every answer, and finishing once a day keeps your streak alive.
A few sample questions
1. Approximately how many known species of insects exist on Earth?
Answer: 1 million
2. How many legs does every adult insect have?
Answer: 6
3. What insect is responsible for pollinating about one-third of the food we eat?
Answer: Honeybee
4. The monarch butterfly migrates thousands of miles to overwinter in which country?
Answer: Mexico
5. What insect can carry objects 50 times its own body weight?
Answer: Ant
Frequently asked questions
Is Insects and Bugs free to play?
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How long does Insects and Bugs take?
Most players finish Insects and Bugs in about 7 minutes. You can pause between questions, replay it as often as you like, and there is no penalty for taking your time — answers are explained after you submit them.
What's a good follow-up after Insects and Bugs?
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