Butterfly Life Cycle Assessment for Grade 3

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

• Pupa

• Adult butterfly

• Egg

• Caterpillar

How many stages are there in a butterfly's complete life cycle?

• Two stages

• Three stages

• Four stages

• Five stages

What is another name for the caterpillar stage?

• Pupa

• Larva

• Adult

• Chrysalis

What does a caterpillar do most of the time?

• Fly around

• Eat leaves

• Sleep

• Lay eggs

What happens during the pupa stage?

• The butterfly lays eggs

• The caterpillar eats leaves

• The butterfly emerges

• The caterpillar transforms into a butterfly

What is another name for the pupa stage?

• Cocoon

• Chrysalis

• Shell

• Pod

What must a newly emerged butterfly do before it can fly?

• Eat nectar

• Find a mate

• Let its wings dry

• Build a nest

Which of these is NOT part of a butterfly's life cycle?

• A. Tadpole

• B. Egg

• C. Chrysalis

• D. Adult

What happens to a caterpillar's skin as it grows?

• It gets darker

• It sheds multiple times

• It stays the same

• It gets softer

What helps protect caterpillars from predators?

• Their bright colors

• Their speed

• Their camouflage

• Their size