Butterfly Life Cycle

What are the four main stages of a butterfly's life cycle?

• 3. a) Egg, larva, pupa, adult

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• 1. b) Seed, sprout, flower, fruit

• 1. c) Larva, cocoon, adult, flight

• 1. d) Baby, toddler, child, adult

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Which stage of the butterfly's life cycle is represented by a tiny, oval-shaped egg?

• a) Larva

• b) Pupa

• c) Adult

• d) Egg

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During which stage of the butterfly's life cycle does the caterpillar grow and eat a lot to prepare for the next stage?

• a) Egg

• b) Pupa

• c) Adult

• d) Larva

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What is the protective covering that encases the pupa during the pupal stage?

• a) Shell

• b) Cocoon

• c) Eggshell

• d) Nest

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Which stage of the butterfly's life cycle involves a restful and transformative period inside a chrysalis or pupa?

• a) Adult

• b) Egg

• c) Pupa

• d) Larva

What process takes place during the pupa or chrysalis stage of the butterfly's life cycle?

• a) Hatching from the egg

• b) Growing and eating

• c) Molting and shedding skin

• d) Transformation into an adult butterfly

Butterflies undergo a complete metamorphosis during their life cycle.

• a) True

• b) False

What environmental factor greatly influences the duration of a butterfly's life cycle?

• a) Temperature

• b) Precipitation

• c) Wind speed

• d) Soil type

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Which of the following is NOT a way that butterflies protect themselves during their life cycle?

• a) Camouflage

• b) Flying at high speeds

• c) Poisonous venom

• d) Playing dead

How can you help support the life cycle of butterflies in your local environment?

• a) By using chemical pesticides to control pests

• b) By removing all wildflowers from your garden

• c) By planting a butterfly-friendly garden with nectar-rich flowers

• d) By avoiding any outdoor activities to minimize disturbances

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