Butterfly Life Cycle Quiz

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

• The Caterpillar

• The Egg

• The Chrysalis

• The Adult Butterfly

What does a caterpillar primarily do after it hatches from the egg?

• Find a mate

• Eat leaves

• Lay eggs

• Transform into a chrysalis

How many times does a caterpillar typically shed its skin during its growth?

• 6 to 7 times

• 1 to 2 times

• 3 to 4 times

• 4 to 5 times

What is the protective casing that a caterpillar forms called?

• Larva

• Chrysalis

• Egg

• Pupa

What color can a chrysalis be?

• Black or white

• Red or yellow

• Green or brown

• Blue or purple

What happens inside the chrysalis during the transformation?

• The caterpillar eats

• The caterpillar lays eggs

• The caterpillar transforms into a butterfly

• The caterpillar sleeps

What must a butterfly do to prepare for its first flight?

• Pump fluid into its wings

• Find a mate

• Eat nectar

• Lay eggs

How long do most adult butterflies typically live?

• 1 to 2 weeks

• 3 to 4 weeks

• 5 to 6 weeks

• 1 to 2 months

What is one amazing fact about caterpillars?

• They can fly

• They can grow up to 100 times their size

• They can change colors

• They can live for years

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

• The Adult Butterfly

• The Chrysalis

• The Caterpillar

• The Egg