The Life Cycle of Butterflies

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

• Caterpillar

• Egg

• Chrysalis

• Pupa

What do caterpillars eat to grow?

• Flowers

• Leaves

• Nectar

• Fruits

How long does a caterpillar stay in the larva stage?

• 5 to 7 weeks

• 1 to 3 months

• 1 to 2 weeks

• 2 to 4 weeks

What is the process called when a caterpillar turns into a chrysalis?

• Pupation

• Larval transformation

• Cocooning

• Metamorphosis

What happens inside the chrysalis?

• The caterpillar eats leaves inside the chrysalis.

• The chrysalis is a resting stage with no changes.

• The caterpillar transforms into a butterfly.

• The chrysalis turns into a cocoon before the butterfly emerges.

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

• Egg

• Adult butterfly

• Pupa

• Caterpillar

How do butterflies help flowers?

• Butterflies help flowers grow by adding nutrients to the soil.

• Butterflies eat the nectar from flowers.

• Butterflies provide shade to flowers.

• Butterflies help flowers by pollinating them.

What colors can butterflies be?

• Butterflies cannot be any colors.

• Butterflies can only be purple and pink.

• Butterflies can be blue, yellow, orange, red, green, black, and white.

• Butterflies are always black and brown.

How long can butterflies live?

• More than 2 years

• Only a few days

• Up to 2 years

• A few weeks to several months, with some species living up to 8 months.

What do butterflies do after they emerge from the chrysalis?

• Butterflies change color before they can fly.

• Butterflies pump fluid into their wings and allow them to dry and harden.

• Butterflies immediately start flying without any preparation.

• Butterflies eat nectar right after emerging from the chrysalis.