This year, our Christmas quiz features 12 questions about the Crunchy on the Outside blog, one for each month of the past year. Don’t worry if you have only just started reading the blog because we’ve included a link to each of the articles. It’s just a bit of fun; we’ll post the answers in the New Year.
January: What is the scientific name of the red-tailed bumblebee found by Lincoln Kwong?
In February, researcher Ricardo Pérez-de la Fuente told us about a substance that can preserve insects for millions of years. What is it?
Who did Kate interview for this post in March? They told us about their favourite insect, the Bee-fly.
In April, which Crunchy on the Outside event did we run at the Museum?
Which visiting researcher shared her fascination with fig wasps in this blog post from May ?
Which useful piece of collecting equipment did we show you how to make in June?
In July, Head of Life Collections Zoë Simmons showed us some Pleasing Fungus Beetles. What do they do if you annoy them?
Which type of beetle did Susie show us how to make from Origami in August?
In September, we wrote about a solitary bee that nests in burrows and loves to feed on ivy flowers. What is it called?
Where could you meet us among the trees for an autumn event in October?
In November, which type of insect did we ask you to help scientists count?
Which festive plant, which is a food source for many insects, featured in this December blog post?
If you enjoyed that, you might like to have a go at our ‘Answer Smash’ quiz from last Christmas.
Have a very happy holiday and remember, the Museum is closed 24-26 December.
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