Monarch Butterfly Quiz

What color are adult male monarch butterflies?

• Bright orange with black edges and veins

• Bright yellow with green spots

• Dark brown with white stripes

• Pale blue with black dots

How long does it take for a monarch butterfly to emerge from the chrysalis?

• 5 days

• 10 days

• 15 days

• 20 days

How large are adult monarch butterflies?

• 1-2 inches wide

• 3-4 inches wide

• 5-6 inches wide

• 7-8 inches wide

What do monarch caterpillars eat?

• Milkweed leaves

• Oak leaves

• Dandelion leaves

• Grass

What is the life cycle of a monarch butterfly?

• Egg, caterpillar (larva), chrysalis (pupa), and butterfly (adult)

• Egg, pupa, caterpillar (larva), and moth

• Caterpillar (larva), chrysalis (pupa), and dragonfly

• Butterfly, egg, caterpillar (larva), and beetle

What do adult monarch butterflies feed on?

• Nectar from flowers

• Tree sap

• Fruit juices

• Honeydew from aphids

What is metamorphosis in butterflies?

• A process where butterflies lay eggs

• A stage where caterpillars eat leaves

• The process by which a caterpillar transforms into a butterfly

• A method of butterfly migration

What is a group of butterflies sitting close together called?

• A swarm

• A cluster

• A flight

• A colony

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

• Caterpillar

• Pupa

• Egg

• Adult

What is the main threat to monarch butterfly populations?

• Climate change

• Habitat loss and pesticide use

• Invasive species

• Pollution