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Identify common insects from descriptions

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This small, round beetle is often red or orange with black spots. Gardeners love it because it eats aphids and other plant pests. What insect is this?

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About Insect Identification

Give your memory a workout with Insect Identification: 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty, free to play right in your browser. Identify common insects from descriptions Expect to spend about 7 minutes; every question comes with an explanation, so you learn something even when you miss.

A few sample questions

  1. 1. This small, round beetle is often red or orange with black spots. Gardeners love it because it eats aphids and other plant pests. What insect is this?

    Answer: Ladybug

  2. 2. This insect has a slender body, large multifaceted eyes, and two pairs of transparent wings. It is an excellent flier and catches mosquitoes mid-flight. What insect is this?

    Answer: Dragonfly

  3. 3. This social insect lives in large colonies with a queen, workers, and drones. It produces honey and beeswax and is essential for pollinating crops. What insect is this?

    Answer: Honeybee

  4. 4. This insect is known for its musical chirping sound, produced by rubbing its wings together. It is considered good luck in many cultures and is often kept as a pet in Asia. What insect is this?

    Answer: Cricket

  5. 5. This large insect emerges from underground after 13 or 17 years, fills the air with a loud buzzing song, and leaves behind its empty shell on tree trunks. What insect is this?

    Answer: Cicada

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Insect 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.

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How long does Insect Identification take?

Most players finish Insect 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.

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