1.
How many stages are in the housefly's life cycle?
2
3
4
5
2.
Which of these is not a stage in the housefly life cycle?
Egg
Nymph
Larva (Maggot)
Pupa
3.
What is the correct order of the housefly life cycle?
Egg, Pupa, Maggot, Adult
Egg, Maggot, Pupa, Adult
Adult, Pupa, Maggot, Egg
Maggot, Egg, Pupa, Adult
4.
Approximately how long does the entire life cycle of housefly take under ideal conditions?
3-5 days
7-10 days
30 days
60 days
5.
Where do female houseflies typically lay their eggs?
On living plants
In clean water
In decaying organic matter (manure, garbage)
Inside other insects
6.
What happens during the pupa stage?
The fly eats and grows rapidly.
The larva transforms inside a hard case.
The adult emerges and flies away immediately.
The fly reproduces.