moth
Many moths are nocturnal. This topic is part of Insects within Science & Nature. This page currently draws on 12 supporting questions, with answers and bonus facts available below.
moth trivia questions
Moths are closely related to what insects?
Answer: Butterflies
Bonus fact: Both belong to Lepidoptera.
What powdery-looking structures cover moth wings?
Answer: Scales
Bonus fact: Tiny scales create color and patterns.
Most moths are active mainly at what time?
Answer: Night
Bonus fact: Many moths are nocturnal.
Caterpillars belong to which insect order?
Answer: Lepidoptera
Bonus fact: Lepidoptera includes butterflies and moths.
Many cactus flowers are brightly colored mainly to attract what?
Answer: Pollinators
Bonus fact: Birds, bats, bees, and moths pollinate different cactus species.
About what percentage of the world’s food crops depend on animal pollinators?
Answer: About 35 percent
Bonus fact: Pollinating animals include bees, butterflies, moths, birds, bats, beetles, and other insects.
A caterpillar is the larval stage of what kind of animal?
Answer: Butterfly or moth
Bonus fact: Caterpillars are the larvae of insects in the order Lepidoptera.
Night-blooming cactus flowers are often adapted for pollination by what animals?
Answer: Bats or moths
Bonus fact: Pale fragrant flowers are common in nocturnal pollination systems.
A Mexican jumping bean moves because what is inside it?
Answer: Moth larva
Bonus fact: A larva lives inside the seed capsule.
A caterpillar transforms into what adult animal?
Answer: Butterfly or moth
Bonus fact: The larval and adult stages differ dramatically.
What was the name of Chichester's boat?
Answer: Gypsy Moth IV
Bonus fact: The yacht is preserved as a historic vessel.
Strong nighttime scents and pale flowers often attract what?
Answer: Moths or bats
Bonus fact: Night pollinators rely heavily on scent.