Life Cycle
Migration
Habitat
Conservation
Fun Facts
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What is larva?

A caterpillar or baby butterfly

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Where do Monarchs migrate?

South, usually Mexico

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What do Monarchs eat?

Leaves and nectar

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What threatens Monarchs?

Climate change and habitat loss

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What color are Monarch butterflies?

Orange and Black

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What are the stages of a butterfly?

Egg, Larva, Pupa, Adult Butterfly
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Why do Monarchs migrate?

Food and warmer climates

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What type of plants do Monarchs need?

Milkweed

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How can we help monarchs?

Plant milkweed

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How long do Monarchs live?

2-6 weeks for most of summer

8-9 months for the ones migrating

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What does the chrysalis do?

Protects the larva as it transforms into a butterfly

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How far can they travel?

Up to 3,000 miles

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Where do Monarchs lay their eggs?

On milkweed leaves

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What is a conservation program?

Programs to help improve the environment for wildlife

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What is special about their wings?

They are a warning that they are poisonous 

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How long does the life cycle take?

About 1 month

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What are the migration seasons?

Spring (north) Fall (south)

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What is their natural habitat?

Fields, gardens, trees

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Why are Monarchs important to the ecosystem?

They pollinate flowers 

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How many eggs can a female lay?

300-500 eggs

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What is metamorphasis?

The process of physical transformation from a baby to an adult (usually an insect or amphibian)

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What dangers do Monarchs face while migrating?

Severe weather, habitat loss, disease

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Why is their habitat important?

Food and safety

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What happens if Monarchs disappear?

Our flowers, fruits, and veggies wouldn't be pollinated which means less food for humans

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What do Monarchs do in the winter?

Migrate South

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