The Magical Journey of Butterflies

What is the first stage of a butterfly's life cycle?

• Butterfly

• Caterpillar

• Egg

• Pupa

What does a caterpillar do after it hatches from the egg?

• It sleeps

• It begins to eat leaves

• It hides from predators

• It starts flying

What is molting in the life cycle of a caterpillar?

• Growing wings

• Spinning a cocoon

• Shedding old skin for new

• Changing colors

What is another name for a cocoon?

• Larva house

• Eggshell

• Nest

• Chrysalis

Why must the pupa remain still?

• To sleep well

• To grow faster

• To avoid predator detection

• To prepare for flying

What happens when a butterfly is ready to emerge from the cocoon?

• It eats the cocoon

• It jumps out quickly

• It slowly spreads its wings

• It returns to being a caterpillar

What is metamorphosis?

• A type of butterfly

• A color change

• A transformation from young to adult form

• A seasonal change

Which other animal goes through metamorphosis?

• Cat

• Frog

• Elephant

• Lion