Life Cycle of a Butterfly Quiz

What are the four stages in the life cycle of a butterfly, in order of occurrence?

• Egg, caterpillar, chrysalis, adult butterfly

• Adult butterfly, chrysalis, caterpillar, egg

• Chrysalis, egg, adult butterfly, caterpillar

• Caterpillar, egg, adult butterfly, chrysalis

What is the purpose of the egg stage in the butterfly life cycle?

• To grow wings

• To lay eggs

• To eat leaves

• To undergo metamorphosis

Which stage of the butterfly life cycle is characterized by the formation of a protective cocoon or chrysalis?

• Egg

• Caterpillar

• Chrysalis

• Adult butterfly

What is the term for the process through which a caterpillar transforms into a butterfly?

• Metamorphosis

• Evolution

• Adaptation

• Mutation

What do caterpillars primarily eat?

• Nectar

• Leaves

• Pollen
  

• Seeds

What is the primary function of a butterfly's proboscis?

• To lay eggs

• To fly

• To eat nectar

• To camouflage

How do butterflies contribute to the ecosystem?

• By pollinating flowers

• By eating harmful insects

• By providing food for predators

• All of the above

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Which stage of the butterfly life cycle is also known as the pupal stage?

• Egg

• Caterpillar

• Chrysalis

• Adult butterfly

What is the purpose of the colorful wings of adult butterflies?

• To scare predators

• To store food

• To attract mates

• To camouflage

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How many stages are there in the complete metamorphosis of a butterfly?

• Three

• Four

• Five

• Six