Caterpillars
Are caterpillars insects?
Yes
When are butterflies usually active?
during the day
When are moths usually active?
What direction do butterflies fly when it starts to get colder?
south
What is the first stage of the butterfly life cycle?
egg
The egg shell
How many legs does a butterfly have?
6
How many legs does a moth have?
6
What do butterflies do once they get to Mexico?
they sleep or hibernate
What is another name for a caterpillar?
the pupa
What is the only plant that a monarch caterpillar will eat?
milkweek
How does a butterfly rest its wings when it is not flying?
they are closed and upright
How does a moth rest its wings when it is not flying?
the are open
Will the butterflies fly back to the area they came from?
yes
In the butterfly life cycle, what is another name for the butterfly?
adult
What is it called when a caterpillar sheds its skin?
molting
True or False
A butterfly has a furry body.
False
When is a moth usually active?
during the night
Why do butterflies migrate?
it is too cold here in the winter for them to survive
When one side of an object matches the other side - like the wings of a moth or butterfly, we call that...?
symmetrical
When a caterpillar sheds its skin for the last time, what is underneath?
the chrysalis
When is a butterfly usually active?
True or False
A moth has feathered or furry looking antenna
True
What is migration?
What is the difference between a chrysalis and a cocoon?
a chrysalis is under a caterpillar's skin and a cocoon is made from leaves and the silk of a moth