Hello Folks!Be they big or small, insects are undoubtedly highly fascinating creatures. Chances are wherever you are, whatever you're doing, an insect is not a million miles away and you might not even know it! So what better reason than to have a quiz to see how much you know about them.
Each Monday for 12 weeks, I will be posting a little teaser for you. Without looking in books or on the internet (i.e - no cheating), see if you can identify the insect. On Wednesday, so as long as no-one has guessed it, I will post one clue. On Friday I will post the answer along with some additional information for your interest.MYSTERY INSECT QUIZ#1A small dog with a black heart.
This is really "bugging" me lol
i'm sure i can recall an insect with a black heart shape
mark on it's thorax, maybe a wasp of some sort,
Eerrrrrrrrr !! so annoying !!!!
Well, there are plenty of 'pug' moths, and a pug is a small dog! Unfortunately, I don't know the pug moth species, so would have to cheat to go further! Lol!
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Just that bit about internet and books is the problem.
the Papillon dog is also known as the butterfly dog due to the ears.
so are we looking for a butterfly
Ray
a good laugh is better than a tonic
I see Mrs T has progressed from Telegraph cryptic clues to Times standard.....either that or the Spring sunshine had addled my brain. Will go and lie down in a darkened room to think about this one.
Caroline in Jersey
Cin J
The swallow tail is from the papiliondale group. but can't work the black heart out, but think I'm on the right track
Or as Marjus says a Pug moth...but there are over 15 types and I am not sure about the 'black heart'.
I have changed my mind and am going to photograph Magnolia flowers instead.
Swallowtail
I think I'm really out of my depth on this quiz. I'm going to have to wait for the clue.
Annie
Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.
Einstein
.....mmmmmm, i'd best post a clue tomorrow!