Butterfly Life Cycle Review

A scientist who studies insects is called ___________.

• botanist

• zoologist

• biologist

• entomologist

Another word for a caterpillar is ___________.

• larva

• pupa

• butterfly

• egg

Another name for a chrysalis is ___________.

• larva

• pupa

• butterfly

• egg

A straw-like tube on a butterfly that acts as its mouth is called...

• straw

• leg

• proboscis

• antenna

An animal’s ability to blend in with the environment is called...

• metamorphosis

• camouflage

• head

• abdomen

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A change in form of an animal as it develops is called...

• metamorphosis

• camouflage

• head

• abdomen

The breathing holes on the abdomen of a butterfly are called...

• spiracles

• thorax

• antennae

• legs

The 3 main body parts of an insect are...

• wings

• abdomen

• thorax

• head

Butterflies and moths are similar because they both...

• go through metamorphosis

• go through a larva/caterpillar stage

• come out at night

• have wings, a head, a thorax, and an abdomen

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TRUE OR FALSE: Butterflies and moths both have smooth antennae.

• TRUE

• FALSE