The Life Cycle of Painted Lady Butterflies Quiz

What is the first stage of the Painted Lady Butterfly's life cycle?

• Chrysalis

• Egg

• Larva

• Butterfly

During which stage does metamorphosis begin in the Painted Lady Butterfly's life cycle?

• Egg

• Larva

• Chrysalis

• Butterfly

What is the second stage in the life cycle of a Painted Lady Butterfly?

• Egg

• Larva / Caterpillar

• Chrysalis

• Butterfly

Where do adult female Painted Lady Butterflies lay their eggs?

• On rocks

• On water

• On plants like thistle

• On sand

What is the size of the eggs laid by Painted Lady Butterflies?

• The size of a marble

• The size of a pinhead

• The size of a golf ball

• The size of a grain of rice

How many times does a caterpillar change its skin before it is fully grown?

• Two times

• Three times

• Four times

• Five times

What is the approximate length of a fully grown caterpillar in the life cycle of a Painted Lady Butterfly?

• 1 inch

• 2 inches

• 3 inches

• 4 inches

What is the purpose of the silk thread that comes out near the caterpillar's mouth?

• To catch food

• To attach to a silk pad

• To scare predators

• To make a sound

What transformation occurs inside the chrysalis?

• The caterpillar becomes a moth

• The caterpillar becomes completely liquid and reforms into a butterfly

• The caterpillar grows larger

• The caterpillar changes color

What happens to the wings of a Painted Lady Butterfly when it first emerges from the chrysalis?

• They are strong and ready to fly.

• They are soft and crumpled.

• They are colorful and bright.

• They are dry and stiff.