Monarch Butterflies
What color are the wings of a monarch butterfly?
Orange and Black
What kind of animal is a monarch?
A butterfly.
Why do monarch butterflies migrate?
To find warm weather and food.
What plant do monarch butterflies lay their eggs on?
milkweed
What helps butterflies smell flowers?
Their antennae.
What plant does a female monarch butterfly lay her eggs on?
Milkweed
How many legs does an insect have?
Six
Where do monarch butterflies travel in the winter?
Mexico
Why is milkweed important?
It is where monarchs lay their eggs and where caterpillars eat.
What stage comes after the caterpillar?
Chrysalis.
What is the first stages of the Monarch Butterfly life cycle?
Egg
Name one body part of an insect
Head, thorax, or abdomen.
What season do monarch butterflies migrate south?
Fall
Name one thing found in an environment
Plants, animals, insects, water, land, or weather.
Can monarch butterflies fly long distances?
Yes
What is the final stage a caterpillar enters before becoming a butterfly?
a chrysalis or pupa
Are spiders insects?
No
About how many miles can monarch butterflies travel?
About 3,000 miles.
Why are monarch butterflies important?
They help pollinate plants.
What Continent is Mexico in?
North America
What is the Last stage of the Monarch Butterfly life cycle?
Monarch Butterfly
What makes a butterfly an insect?
It has six legs, three body parts, and two antennae.
What tells monarch butterflies it is time to migrate?
Cooler weather and shorter days.
Name one way people can help monarch butterflies.
Plant milkweed or native flowers.
What do butterflies drink?
Nectar