Entomology - The study of insects - Organizes the more than one million known insect species into taxonomic orders based on shared characteristics. Coleoptera (beetles) is the largest order, comprising about 40% of all insects. Lepidoptera includes butterflies and moths. Hymenoptera includes bees, wasps, and ants. Diptera includes all true flies and mosquitoes. Orthoptera includes grasshoppers and crickets. Hemiptera includes true bugs like aphids and cicadas. In this sortable quiz, you'll drag familiar insects into their correct taxonomic order. Whether you're an entomology student, a naturalist, or someone who appreciates the diversity of the insect world, this quiz will deepen your understanding of insect classification.
6 categories Science 4 plays
Click an item, then click a category bucket to sort it.
💡How to play: Click an item from the pool on the left, then click the category bucket on the right. When every item is sorted, hit Submit Sorting.