Miscellaneous
What is the name of the butterfly species we are looking at
Painted Lady
What is the first butterfly stage called?
Egg
What is the second butterfly stage called
Larva
What is the third butterfly stage called
Pupa
What is the fourth butterfly stage called
Adult butterfly
What do butterflies drink?
Nectar
Where do butterflies lay their eggs?
Leaves of trees and plants
What are caterpillars jobs?
TO EAT!
True or false: while in the chrysalis, the butterfly does not move or eat.
True
What happens if butterflies wings get too cold?
They will not work
How many eggs can butterflies lay?
1 to more than 100 eggs
True or false: As a caterpillar grows, its skin does not grow.
True
Why are chrysalis brown and green?
To hide from predators
How do butterflies taste?
Their feet
What are the most common colors of butterfly eggs
Green & Yellow
How many types of caterpillars are there
Over 20,000
What is metamorphosis?
The butterfly life cycle
True or false: When a butterfly emerges from the chrysalis, it can fly immediately.
False
The fastest-flying butterfly, Skipper, can fly up to _____
20 MPH
How long does it take caterpillar eggs to hatch
1 day to several months
What is molting?
When a caterpillar sheds it exoskeleton
How long are caterpillars in their cocoon
A few days to a year
How long do butterflies need to hang vertically
30 minutes to 2 hours