The Life Cycle of a Butterfly

What is the process called where a butterfly changes its shape?

• Evaporation

• Photosynthesis

• Condensation

• Metamorphosis

How many stages are there in a butterfly's life cycle?

• Three

• Six

• Four

• Five

What does a caterpillar eat right after it hatches?

• Its eggshell

• Leaves

• Nectar

• Dirt

Why does a caterpillar molt its exoskeleton?

• To swim

• To sleep

• To fly

• To grow bigger

What is the name of the stage when a caterpillar turns into a pupa?

• Larva stage

• Butterfly stage

• Egg stage

• Pupa stage

How long does a pupa stay inside the chrysalis?

• 20 days

• 5 days

• 10 or more days

• 15 days

What happens to a butterfly's wings after it emerges from the chrysalis?

• They are colorful

• They are invisible

• They are crumpled and wet

• They are dry and ready to fly

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What do butterflies primarily eat?

• Leaves

• Seeds

• Grass

• Nectar

How does a butterfly's proboscis function?

• Like a knife

• Like a fork

• Like a straw

• Like a spoon

What do butterflies taste with?

• Their feet

• Their antennae

• Their wings

• Their proboscis