Question

An insect without pupa stage is

• A. Mosquito
• B. Silk Moth
• C. Bed Bug
• D. Butterfly

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Of the given four options, only bed bug doesn't have a pupa stage. Their life cycle involves eggs, nymphs and adults. Nymphs are the newly hatched young ones and undergo several moults to reach the adult stage. The life cycle of mosquito involves egg, larvae, pupae and adults. The life cycle of silk moth involves pupa, cocoon, moth, eggs and larvae. The life cycle of butterfly involves egg, caterpillar, pupa and butterfly.

So, the correct answer is option C.