Quiz about insects and other invertebrates
Read the sentences and write the insects and other invertebrates.
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ladybird mosquito butterfly locust flea |
spider
beetle scorpion dragonfly cockroach |
earthworm ant slug grasshopper caterpillar |
centipede
locust wasp moth bee |
Note: names are generic and do not necessarily refer to individual species.
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It’s got eight legs. Its spins a web in which it catches its prey.
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Most species of this insect live underground in large colonies which include workers, soldiers and a queen. They are usually black or red.
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A black and yellow insect. Its sting is painful. Its longer and thinner than a bee.
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These insects are famous for their beautiful colours. Their larva are called caterpillars.
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This invertebrate hasn’t got any legs. It lives underground and is very important for creating good soil.
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This insect is very popular with children. It’s often red with black spots.
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These insects are sometimes found in dirty restaurants and kitchens and are associated with unhygienic conditions.
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These molluscs move very slowly with a shell on their backs. They are very tasty with sauces.
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This insect is similar to a grasshopper, but often occurs in huge numbers and eats agricultural crops. It is traditionally associated with hunger.
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An arachnoid with a venomous sting in its tail.
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An invertebrate with lots of legs.
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You can often hear it chirping when you walk through a field. It’s very good at jumping.
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It lives in colonies in hives and makes honey. Its sting is painful.
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The bites of this flying insect are very annoying. Some species can carry malaria.
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Similar to a snail, but without a shell. Often black.
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One species of this insect lives on humans. Its bite makes you itch.
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Similar to a butterfly but it usually flies at night.
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Spectacular insect with a long tail and small wings. It is often seen flying over water.
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The larval stage of a butterfly.
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A large group of insects. A very famous band from Liverpool took their name from them.
Extra information: some other invertebrates in Spain
- louse – piojo
- dung beetle – escarabajo pelotero
- stag beetle – ciervo volante
- maggot – gusano (larva de mosca, etc)
- fly – mosca
- cricket – grillo
- bug – chinche
- stick insect – insecto palo
- megarian banded centipede – escolopendra