Monarch
How do monarch butterflies live without getting hurt all the time?
Monarchs have a pattern of some sort on the backs of their wings so they can scare off predators. And they eat milkweed and whenever a predator eats them, it will teach them a lesson to not eat them again.
What do monarch butterflies do to survive?
They camouflage into their background to be safe. They keep eating milkweed because it has a toxin in it that if a predator eats it then it’s toxin will go in and hurt them a little and teach them to never mess with the monarch again. It gives the predator a lesson.
Why do they only eat milkweed leaves?
Without milkweed, the larva would not be able to develop into a butterfly. And the milkweed protects monarchs. If the monarchs don’t eat the milkweed, it won't protect them.
Can monarchs blend in with their habitat?
Yes, but it depends on their background. And since their wings can change color wherever they go then they can lend in with everything. And sometimes they don’t have to change color.
Can a monarch butterfly kill you?
Yes, because if you have too much f it’s toxins then it could cause damage to the heart or kill you. But it doesn’t always mean that they can kill you. It can only kill you if you have to much of it in your body.
What kind of predators eat monarchs?
Birds or spiders or parasites or viruses. There are many more that I can’t list. Only because there are so much.
Can monarchs camouflage?
Yes, because they can blend in with their habitat. Without their wings or the background then they couldn’t camouflage. But they can change their wings colors to camouflage.
How do monarchs protect each other?
They show their bright colors to protect each other. They warn each other to say a predator is coming. Then they blend in with their habitat. Or they get eaten and get spit out because of their nasty taste of milkweed.
Are monarchs poisonous?
Caterpillars don’t have anything to protect themselves so they eat milkweeds because it has a toxin in it that can hurt a little. But it doesn’t hurt all the time. It only hurts if you have to much of it.
How do monarch butterflies protect themselves?
Monarchs protect themselves by eating milkweed and it put toxins in their body. And if a predator eats it then the toxin hurts when the predator eats the monarch. It tells the predator to not mess with them again.