Beetle Identification
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Approximately what fraction of all known insect species are beetles?
About Beetle Identification
Beetle Identification is a free memory games quiz with 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty. Discover the incredible diversity of beetles, the largest order of insects on Earth A typical run takes about 7 minutes, hints are always one tap away, and your streak ticks up the first time you finish a game on a given day.
A few sample questions
1. Approximately what fraction of all known insect species are beetles?
Answer: About one-quarter
2. Which beetle is famous for rolling balls of animal dung and was sacred to the ancient Egyptians?
Answer: Dung Beetle (Scarab)
3. Which beetle from Africa is one of the heaviest insects in the world, weighing up to 3.5 ounces?
Answer: Goliath Beetle
4. Which brightly colored beetle is considered a gardener's best friend because it eats aphids?
Answer: Ladybug (Ladybird Beetle)
5. Which beetle produces light through a chemical reaction in its abdomen, creating a glowing display on summer nights?
Answer: Firefly (Lightning Bug)
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are in Beetle Identification?
Beetle Identification has 15 multiple-choice questions. Each one has four answer options and an explanation that appears after you answer, so you learn something even when you miss.
Is Beetle Identification free to play?
Yes. The entire SeniorBrainGames catalog — including Beetle Identification — is free, with no sign-up required, no time limits, and no ads on top of the game. It also works offline once the page has loaded once.
How long does Beetle Identification take?
Most players finish Beetle Identification 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 Beetle Identification?
If you enjoyed this memory games quiz, try the Daily Challenge — five rotating questions, refreshed every 24 hours, that count toward your streak. You can also use the Surprise Me button on the homepage to land on a different game type for variety.
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