Caring for Caterpillars
What do caterpillars eat?
mallow and hollyhock plants
What shape will a caterpillar make indicating it is about to change?
J
How long does the chrysalis stage last?
7 to 10 days
How long will a butterfly live?
2 to 4 weeks
What is the waste called on the bottom of the cup?
frass
How long will it take for the caterpillar to grow and change?
5 to 10 days
What is a sign that the butterfly is about to emerge?
The chrysalis will become darker
What do butterflies smell with?
their feet
Where will the caterpillars go to change?
top of the cup on paper towel
What is the red liquid called that comes out of the butterfly at birth?
Meconium
What do butterflies like to eat?
sugar water, nectar, fruit slices
crawl, spin silk
What is the stage called where they are changing?
chrysalis or pupa
1 to 2 hours
What temperature must it be to release the butterflies?
55 degrees
What is called when they shed their skin and grow into a new skin?
molting
What is the actual name of transforming from a caterpillar into a butterfly?
Metamorphis
Why can't the butterfly fly after emerging?
the wings are soft and folded and the blood needs to go through their veins
What will the butterflies do after they are released?
breed, lay eggs, and die