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Butterflies and moths make up one of the largest insect groups in the world. Our GPS scavenger hunts lead you to the best places to observe these colourful flying jewels. From diurnal butterflies in flower gardens to nocturnal moths by lampposts.

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Chasse au trésor dans Ennetières !

Avelin, Hauts-de-France, France
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Dieren 18+ year
110 min 4,6 km 21 3
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Dierenavontuur in Blijdorp

Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
Ga op dierenontdekking in de wijk Blijdorp! Wandel door het groene Vroesenpark en de straten rond de beroemde dierentui…
Dieren 5-6 year
40 min 1,5 km 10 1
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Dierenzoektocht in Amsterdam Oost

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
Ga op zoek naar dieren in Amsterdam Oost! Van de omgeving van Artis tot het Oosterpark - overal zijn dieren te vinden. …
Dieren 9-10 year
45 min 1,8 km 10 1

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New example questions from the library every Monday. Updated on 5 October 2026.

What colour nectar do butterflies get from flowers?
Nectar is usually translucent Always red Always blue Always black
What colour do many moths have?
Brown or grey Pink and purple Red and blue Yellow and green
What is the difference between day and night butterflies?
Diurnal butterflies are more colourful Moths are more colourful There is no difference Moths are bigger
What do the wings of a butterfly feel like?
Soft and dusty Hard as stone Wet and slippery Pungent
What do moths and butterflies both have?
Wings with scales A tail Large teeth Long ears
What do butterflies do with their wings when they land?
They clap them shut They leave them open They roll them up They lose them
Where do butterflies like to sit in the sun?
On flowers In the fridge Underwater In the snow
What happens when a butterfly loses its wing?
He can no longer fly properly A new He actually flies better Nothing happens
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Which butterfly is blue?
Blue Cabbage white Lemon butterfly Red
Which butterfly is orange with black stripes?
Monarch butterfly Cabbage white Blue Lemon butterfly
Where do butterflies keep their long tongues?
Rolled up under their heads In their bellies On their wings In their pocket
Where do butterflies lay their eggs?
On leaves In the water On stones In the air
Which flowers do butterflies love the most?
Colourful flowers Green leaves Brown branches Stone
How do butterflies drink nectar?
With their long tongues With their feet With their wings With their eyes
How long is a butterfly's tongue?
Very long Very briefly Butterflies have no tongue Just as long as their bodies
When do butterflies prefer to fly?
By day At night In case of rain In winter
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What temperature do butterflies need to fly?
Warm weather Cold weather Freezing weather It does not matter
Which butterfly is mostly white in colour?
Cabbage white Little fox Day peacock Lemon butterfly
What happens when a butterfly damages its wing?
The wing no longer grows A new wing is growing The wing heals itself The butterfly gains extra strength
How do butterflies help nature?
By pollinating flowers By eating weeds By spreading seeds By catching mosquitoes
Which caterpillar has long black hairs?
Bear butterfly caterpillar Cabbage white caterpillar Lemon butterfly caterpillar Day peacock caterpillar
What special feature do the eyes of butterflies have?
They can see UV light They can see in the dark They can see through walls They can see very far
What happens to a caterpillar before it becomes a butterfly?
He pupates He sleeps a whole winter He is losing his skin He grows wings
In which season do you see the most butterflies?
Summer Winter Autumn Spring
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Which Dutch butterfly prefers thistles?
Atalanta Day peacock Little fox Lemon butterfly
Which moth is famous for its ability to mimic bees?
Glass-winged arrowtail Hummingbird butterfly Elephant Poplar arrowtail
Where on their bodies do butterflies taste their food?
On their feet With their antennae With their trunks With their wings
How do butterflies communicate with each other?
Via pheromones (scents) Via sound Via electrical signals Via vibrations in the air
Which Dutch butterfly has white wings with black spots and orange tips?
Orange tip tip Cabbage white Cabbage white Forest white
What do butterflies use to keep their balance while flying?
Their antennas Their legs Their trunks Their tails
What do most adult butterflies mainly eat?
Nectar Leaves Insects Pollen
What is the main difference between the antennae of butterflies and moths?
Butterflies have club-shaped antennae, moths often have feathered antennae Moths have shorter antennae than butterflies Butterflies have feathered antennae, moths have straight antennae There is no difference between butterfly and moth antennas
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What is the difference between diapause and hibernation in butterflies?
Diapause is hormonally controlled, hibernation temperature-dependent Diapause lasts longer than hibernation Hibernation occurs only in moths Diapause is only for caterpillars
What form of symbiosis do some bluegill caterpillars have?
Mutualism with ants Parasitism with birds Commensalism with spiders Competition with beetles
Which Dutch butterfly is nicknamed 'the woodland pearl'?
Small fritillary Emperor's mantle Large fritillary Silver moon
What is the main characteristic of the Hesperiidae family?
Thick head and fast flying style Long tails on hind wings Metallic shiny wings Transparent wing sections
What form of camouflage do many moths use?
Crypsis (sham) Aposematism (warning colours) Mimetism (imitation) Transparency
What is the function of the 'spiracles' in butterfly caterpillar?
Respiration Food intake Propulsion Observation
Which family of butterflies is known for its metallic sheen?
Lycaenidae (blues) Hesperiidae (tadpoles) Pieridae (whites) Satyridae (sandpipers)
Which poisonous butterfly serves as a model for Bates mimicry?
Heliconius butterflies Morpho butterflies Swallowtail butterflies Admiral butterflies
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Which moth is considered the largest moth in Europe?
Great peacock eye (Saturnia pyri) Weather moth Poplar arrowtail Small peacock eye
How do moths mainly communicate with each other?
Via pheromones Via sound Via light signals Via vibrations
What colour can butterflies NOT see?
Red Ultraviolet Blue Yellow
Which Dutch butterfly is completely dependent on ant nests for its development?
Gentian blue Tree blue Icarus blue Thyme blue
How many different colours can butterfly scales produce?
All colours of the spectrum Primary colours only Warm colours only Up to 12 colours
Which butterfly is considered the national butterfly of the Netherlands?
Orange sandwing Swallowtail Lemon butterfly Great white cabbage
How many segments does the abdomen of a butterfly have?
10 segments 8 segments 12 segments 6 segments
What substance makes the monarch butterfly toxic to predators?
Cardenolides Alkaloids Tannins Saponins
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