National Geographic Kids: From Caterpillars to Butterflies Quiz

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

• baby, toddler, teenager, adult

• seed, sprout, plant, flower

• egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa (chrysalis), and adult

• egg, larva, adult, elderly

What is the process called when a caterpillar transforms into a butterfly?

• metamorphosis

• hibernation

• evolution

• mutation

What are the three main parts of a butterfly's body?

• tail, fins, and scales

• head, thorax, and abdomen

• wings, legs, and antennae

• beak, feathers, and claws

What are the tiny sensory hairs on a butterfly's wings called?

• feathers

• scales

• fur

• spines

Name two types of caterpillars and describe their physical appearance.

• 1. Monarch caterpillar: It has black, white, and yellow stripes with a pair of black tentacles at each end. 2. Swallowtail caterpillar: It is green with black and yellow stripes and has a pair of orange or blue eyespots near its head.

• 1. Ladybug caterpillar: It is red with black spots and has a pair of wings.

• 3. Bee caterpillar: It is yellow and black with a stinger at the end.

• 2. Dragonfly caterpillar: It is blue with green stripes and has a pair of long antennae.

Where do most butterflies lay their eggs?

• in the water

• on the roof of houses

• on the leaves of plants

• in underground burrows

What type of habitat do monarch butterflies prefer?

• Desert sand dunes

• Snowy mountain peaks

• Deep ocean waters

• Open fields, meadows, and grasslands

What is the longest butterfly migration pattern known to date?

• Painted lady butterfly

• Monarch butterfly

• Tiger swallowtail butterfly

• Black swallowtail butterfly