Life Cycle of the Butterfly

How many stages are in the life-cycle of the butterfly?

• 4

• 3

• 2

• 1

What is the first stage in the butterfly life-cycle?

• The egg

• The Caterpillar, or Larva

• The Pupa

• The Butterfly

Where do the female butterfly lay their eggs?

• On a plant stem

• On a wall

• On a rock

• Under a leaf

What is the shape of a butterfly egg?

• square and transparent

• round,oval, or shaped like a pod

• it has no specific shape

• round and hard

What is the 2nd stage in the life-cycle of the butterfly?

• The Butterfly

• The Pupa

• The Caterpillar

• The Egg

What is the 3rd stage of the life-cycle of the butterfly?

• The Butterfly

• The Pupa

• The Caterpillar

• The Egg

What is the 4th stage of the life-cycle of the butterfly?

• The Egg

• The Caterpillar

• The Pupa

• The Butterfly

How does the butterfly emerge from the cocoon?

• As a tiny butterfly

• As a tiny butterfly with no wings

• As a full-sized adult

• All of the above

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At what stage does the caterpillar rest?

• The Egg

• The Caterpillar

• The Pupa

• None of the above

Why are butterflies so important to humans and animal species?

• They help pollinate flowers and trees

• They are the food-source for many birds and other insects

• They add beauty to our world

• All of the above answers