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Insects in Nature treasure hunt

Delve into the fascinating microworld of insects with our GPS scavenger hunts! Discover how these tiny creatures play a crucial role in our ecosystem. Learn to recognise insects, understand their behaviour and admire their natural beauty on a fascinating walk through nature.

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Natuur in de Stad

Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands
Fiets langs de mooiste groene plekken van Groningen. Ontdek parken, vijvers en stadsbossen waar je midden in de stad to…
Natuur 9-10 year
40 min 4,0 km 10 3
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Strand en zee ontdekken

Den Haag, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
Een leuke speurtocht langs het strand en de boulevard van Scheveningen. Leer alles over de zee, schelpen en zeedieren!
Natuur 9-10 year
40 min 1,8 km 10 13
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Natuur en dieren bij Kijkduin

Den Haag, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
Pak je fiets en ontdek de prachtige natuur rond Kijkduin. Van duinen tot bossen, van zeevogels tot konijnen - de natuur…
Natuur 9-10 year
55 min 6,0 km 10 3
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Natuur in het Kralingse Bos

Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
Een leuke speurtocht voor de allerkleinsten door het mooie Kralingse Bos! Kijk goed om je heen naar bomen, bloemen, een…
Natuur 5-6 year
35 min 1,3 km 10 2
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Natuur ontdekken in het Vondelpark

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
Een leuke speurtocht door het Vondelpark voor de allerkleinsten! Tel eendjes, zoek bloemen en ontdek de natuur om je he…
Natuur 3-4 year
40 min 1,5 km 10 5

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New example questions from the library every Monday. Updated on 12 October 2026.

What do ants do together?
Working Sleep Swimming Singing
How do flowers smell to bees?
Nice Dirty Acid Bitter
What do ants often wear?
Food Toys Flowers Water
How many legs does a ladybird have?
6 legs 4 legs 8 legs 2 legs
What does a butterfly make with its wings?
Flies Swimming Graves Climbing
What sound do butterflies make?
No sound Buzz Beep Barking
What shape does a spider usually have?
Round body Long bodice Square bodice Triangle bodice
How does a caterpillar move?
Crawling Flying Hopping Swimming
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What do bees do when they find a tasty flower?
They dance to tell it They go to sleep They go swimming They make noise
Which insect makes a cocoon to change?
Caterpillar Beetle Ant Dragonfly
Which insect has very beautiful coloured wings?
Butterfly Tor Mug Air
Which insect can lift very heavy?
Ant Butterfly Dragonfly Mug
Which insect has beautiful coloured wings?
Butterfly Ant Spider Worm
Which insects can buzz very loudly?
Wasps and bees Caterpillars and snails Spiders and beetles Ants and beetles
What do we call a baby butterfly?
Caterpillar Chicken Puppy Kitten
What do ants mainly eat?
Crumbs and sugar Grass Mud Pebbles
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How many times per second do a bee's wings beat?
230 times 23 times 2300 times 2.3 times
Which insect can carry its own weight 50 times?
Ant At Fly Beetle
How do leafhoppers protect themselves from enemies?
They look tellingly like a leaf They spray poison They make a loud noise They bite hard
Approximately how many different insect species are there on Earth?
1 million 10.000 100.000 10 million
What do ladybirds prefer to eat?
Aphids Flowers Honey Leaves
What colour do wasps usually have?
Yellow and black striped Red and white spotted Green and brown striped Blue and silver mottled
What happens when you kill a wasp?
Other wasps come by the smell Nothing special happens You get lucky The other wasps get scared
Which insect can stay underwater the longest?
Water beetle Dragonfly Damselfly Mosquito larva
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What do honeybees do when their hive gets too hot?
They fan their wings to cool down They leave the hive They stop working They go underground
Which insect lays the most eggs at once?
Termite queen Queen Bee Butterfly Dragonfly
What happens to a bee after stinging?
She dies She grows a new sting She can no longer fly Nothing happens
What is the name of the process by which a caterpillar turns into a butterfly?
Metamorphosis Evolution Transformation Adaptation
What do caterpillars of cabbage whites eat?
Cabbage leaves Nectar Other caterpillars Tree bark
How do glowworms communicate with each other?
By bioluminescence (own light) By sounds By smell Due to vibrations
How long can a flea jump be?
150 times their own height 50 times their own height 10 times their own height 5 times their own height
Where do crickets have their ears?
On their front legs Upside down On their backs On their wings
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How many generations of monarch butterflies are needed for a complete migration cycle?
4 generations 2 generations 6 generations 1 generation
What is the function of propolist in bees?
Disinfecting and sealing the basket Food for larvae Communication between bees Construction of honeycombs
How many different dances do honeybees know for communication?
More than 10 Precisely 3 Exactly 5 Exactly 1
Which insect has the most advanced echolocation?
Moth Dragonfly Cricket Cicada
Which insect has the longest migration in the world?
Monarch butterfly Dragonfly Grasshopper Hoverfly
Which insect can survive for a week without its head?
Cockroach Fly Ant Grasshopper
Which insect can fly up to 50 km/h, making it one of the fastest flying insects?
Dragonfly Wasp Fly At
How many stages does a butterfly go through during its complete metamorphosis?
4 stages 3 stages 5 stages 6 stages
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Which butterfly overwinters as an adult in the Netherlands?
Lemon butterfly Cabbage white Swallowtail Thistle butterfly
Which ant can lift her own body weight 50 times?
Leafcutter ant Red forest ant Black garden ant Fire ant
How many chromosomes does a male honey bee (drone) have?
16 32 24 8
What is the function of the wax produced by honey bees?
Nest building Food storage Communications Protection against rain
Which insect has the best developed echolocation system?
No insect uses echolocation Moths Cicadas Crickets
Which part of the insect body contains the muscle-balancing organs (halteres) in flies?
Metathorax Prothorax Mesothorax Abdomen
Which bee species is the smallest in the world?
Perdita minima Apis florea Trigona minuta Megalopta genalis
Which dragonfly has the largest wingspan in the world?
Megaloprepus caerulatus Great imperial dragonfly Horse biter Blue glazier
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What is the main function of dumbbells in diptera (bipedes)?
Balance while flying Noise production Food storage Temperature regulation
How many chromosomes does a honey bee worker have?
32 16 24 48
Which fly lays its eggs in live snails?
Snail killer (Tetanocera) Stupid mosquito Bamboo fly Golden fly
What is special about the eyes of a spider killer (Mantispa)?
They can rotate 360 degrees They are telescopic They are bioluminescent They can see infrared
Which beetle poses the greatest threat to Dutch ash trees?
Common ash weevil Large poplar weevil Bark borer Pine bark beetle
Which Dutch beetle can produce its own toxins from mustard plants?
Great pimpernel beetle Colorado potato beetle Ladybird Bronze beetle
What is special about the wings of a beetle from the family Gyrinidae (writers)?
They have four eyes They can fly backwards They are transparent They produce noise
Which butterfly has the longest migration route in the world?
Monarch butterfly Thistle butterfly Mourning mantle Little fox
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