Stages of the Butterfly Life Cycle
What is the first stage in a butterfly’s life cycle
Egg.
What does the caterpillar do when it is born?
It starts eating leaves.
Does the butterfly hatch directly from the egg?
No, first a caterpillar hatches.
What do caterpillars eat?
Leaves.
Where do butterflies usually lay their eggs?
On the leaves.
What hatches from the egg?
Caterpillar
What does the caterpillar do before turning into a chrysalis?
It stops eating and forms a cocoon or pupa.
What part of the caterpillar’s body changes completely when it becomes a butterfly?
Its wings
What do adult butterflies eat?
Nectar from flowers.
What type of weather do butterflies prefer for active flying?
Warm and sunny.
What is the stage called when the caterpillar transforms into a butterfly?
Chrysalis
Approximately how many times does a caterpillar shed its skin?"
4 or 5 times.
Why do butterflies have to wait a few hours after emerging from the chrysalis before they can fly?
Butterflies have to wait after emerging from the chrysalis so their wings can dry and harden before they are able to fly.
How does a butterfly feed on nectar?
With its proboscis (a long tube-like tongue)
How long does a butterfly live on average?
Between one week and one month, depending on the species.
How many main stages are there in a butterfly’s life cycle?
Four
How long does the caterpillar stay inside the chrysalis?
7 to 10 days.
How many wings does a butterfly have?
4
Bonus
400 points
Which butterfly can cross a continent during its migration?
The monarch butterfly.
What is the name of the full transformation process from egg to adult butterfly?
Metamorphosis.
Why do adult butterflies visit flowers?
To feed on nectar.
Into how many parts is a butterfly's body divided (without mentioning the wings)?"
The body of a butterfly is divided into three main parts: Head, Thorax, Abdomen
What other parts of their body do butterflies have taste buds, besides the tongue?
Butterflies have taste buds on their front feet
What is the main difference between butterflies and moths?
Butterflies fly by day, moths usually fly at night.