Vocabulary
What is metamorphosis?
drastic transformation that an animal goes through from egg to adult
What do caterpillars do 4-5 times?
molt
What is another word for chrysalis?
Pupa
A butterfly is ___________, which means to be active during the day.
diurnal
Name the butterfly life stages in order.
egg
caterpillar (larva)
chrysalis (pupa)
butterfly (adult)
What is meconium?
a red waste a butterfly leaves when going through metamorphosis
What do caterpillars need to survive?
food and shade
What do butterflies eat in the classroom?
sugar water
A moth is ___________, which means to be active during the night.
nocturnal
The parts of the main body parts are called ______
segments
What are setae?
The bristles or hair on a caterpillar
How many legs does a caterpillar have in all?
What do butterflies eat in nature?
nectar
Name two similarities about butterflies and moths
- both fly
- have head, abdomen, thorax
- insects
Name 3 parts that all insects have
head
thorax
abdomen
What does a setae do?
helps feel its surroundings
What is another word for caterpillar?
larva
What part of the butterfly is used to eat?
proboscis
Name two differences between butterflies and moths
- butterfly is diurnal and a moth is nocturnal
- one is colorful and one is dull
- moths create cocoon, butterflies make chrysalis
The legs that stay with the butterfly are called the _____ ______
true legs
What does life span mean?
The length of time an animal lives
How does a caterpillar breathe?
Through the spiracles, which are the breathing holes
Name the parts of a butterfly
eye
head
thorax
abdomen
wings
Is it a moth or butterfly?
Their wings helps them to be safe in their environment from predators due to their wings.
butterfly