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    Question

    Sponging type of mouth parts are found in which

    insect? 
    A Housefly Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Mosquito Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Cockroach Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Honeybee Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Aphids Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Houseflies have sponging mouthparts, which they use to lap up liquid food. They cannot bite or chew, so they dissolve solid food with saliva and then sponge it up.

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