Life Cycle of a Butterfly

1. How many stages are in the life cycle of a butterfly?

• two

• three

• four

• five

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2. True or False: A butterfly is a type of insect.

• True

• False

3. All insects have three main body parts: a head, thorax, and

• arms

• abdomen

• brain

• horns

A butterfly's wings can be used as camouflage to help them hide from predators.

• True

• False

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The first stage in the life cycle of butterfly is the egg, the second stage is ________________.

• pupa

• metamorphosis

• larva

• egg

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The third stage in the life cycle of a butterfly is the pupa, the last and final stage is ____________.

• young plant

• larva

• abdomen

• adult

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Where do butterflies generally lay their eggs?

• grass

• water

• leaves

True or false: Butterfly eggs are usually shaped like a triangle.

• True

• False

The process of transformation is also known as _______________.

• caterpillars

• metamorphosis

• adaptation

The caterpillar appears during the ___________ stage of a butterfly life cycle.

• pupa

• egg

• larva

• adult