Monarch Butterfly Quizzes

Which is Monarch butterfly?

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Answer explanation

1. 1. Gulf Fritillary

2. 2. Monarch

3. 3. Painted Lady

4. 4. Queen

The Queen butterfly has white spots on its hind wings. distinguishing it from the monarch. It is also a darker color orange than monarchs. All the pictures are taken in our garden.

Which is a male Monarch butterfly?

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Answer explanation

1. 1. Males have black dots on the hind wings, which release a scent called a pheromone that attracts females.

2. 2. Males have thinner wing veins than females do.

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Do Monarch butterflies pollinate?

• Yes

• No

Answer explanation

Monarch butterflies are pollinators that transfer pollen from one flower to another, which creates seeds.

Where does a monarch caterpillar change into an adult butterfly?

• 1. Egg

• 2. Shell

• Chrysalis

• 4. Christmas

Answer explanation

The third stage of the Monarch butterfly life cycle is the Chrysalis. This is the transformation phase where the caterpillar undergoes metamorphosis to become an adult butterfly.

What plants do Monarch caterpillars eat?

• Cabbage

• Mint

• Milkweed

• Sunflower

Answer explanation

Monarch caterpillars only eat one kind of plant, called Milkweed.

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What kind of food do adult Monarch butterflies eat?

• Leaves of plants

• Nectar from Milkweed plants only

• Nectar from Milkweed and other flowering plants

• Coffee

Answer explanation

Adult Monarch butterflies feed on nectar from milkweed and other flowering plants, providing them with essential sugars and nutrients for energy. They do not consume leaves or coffee.

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Do Monarch butterflies migrate?

• Yes

• No

Answer explanation

Yes, Monarch butterflies do migrate. They travel thousands of miles from North America to central Mexico for the winter, showcasing one of the most remarkable migration patterns in the animal kingdom.

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When do Monarchs migrate from north to south?

• Spring

• Summer

• Fall

• Winter

Answer explanation

Monarchs migrate from north to south in the fall. This seasonal migration occurs as they seek warmer climates to survive the winter months.

Which countries do monarchs usually travel?

• United States

• China

• Canada

• Mexico

Answer explanation

1. 1. North America: Monarchs from the eastern United States and southern Canada migrate up to 3,000 miles to central Mexico. Monarchs west of the Rocky Mountains travel to the California coast.

3. 2. Other Regions: While the most well-known migrations occur in North America, there are smaller, less studied migrations in other parts of the world, such as in Australia and New Zealand.

How many generations complete the whole migration?

• 16 generations

• 1 generation

• 8 generations

• 4 generations

Answer explanation

1. First Generation: These monarchs are born in northern Mexico and the southern United States. They migrate northward.

2. Second and Third Generations: These generations are born in the central and northern United States and southern Canada. They continue to move north but do not migrate back south.

3. Fourth Generation: This is the “super generation” that migrates all the way back to central Mexico to overwinter.