Insect Mouthparts- Multiple Choice

1. Which of these is NOT a type of insect mouthpart?
a. chewing-lapping
b. siphoning
c. shoveling
d. sponging

2. Which of these is true of mandibles?
a. responsible for tearing and biting food
b. the darkest portion is the hardest
c. come in pairs
d. all of the above

3. Which of these insects have sponging mouthparts?
a. house-fly
b. honey bee
c. butterfly
d. mosquito

4. The hypopharynx acts as the _________ for insects
a. teeth
b. tonque
c. lower lip
d. upper lip

5. What are piercing-sucking mouthparts also called?
a. beaks
b. labiums
c. straws
d. maxillas