Monarch Flashcard for Middle School

Front

What type of eyes do butterflies have?

Back

Butterflies have compound eyes.

Front

What is the term for the process of changing from one form to another in butterflies?

Back

Metamorphosis.

Front

What is the first stage of a butterfly's life cycle?

Back

Egg.

Front

List the stages of a butterfly's life cycle in order.

Back

Egg, larvae, chrysalis, butterfly.

Front

What emerges from the egg in the butterfly life cycle?

Back

Larva/Caterpillar.

Front

What is the second stage of a butterfly's life cycle?

Back

Larvae.

Front

What is the third stage of a butterfly's life cycle?

Back

Chrysalis.

Front

What is the final stage of a butterfly's life cycle?

Back

Butterfly.

Front

How do butterflies use their compound eyes?

Back

To see a wide range of colors and detect movement.

Front

What is the significance of metamorphosis in butterflies?

Back

It allows them to develop from a caterpillar into a fully formed butterfly.