Quiz on butterflies

Butterflies can be found on every continent, including Antarctica.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

They are found on every continent except Antarctica.

The first stage of a butterfly’s life is the caterpillar.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The first stage is the egg, then comes the caterpillar.

Butterflies drink nectar with a tube called a proboscis

• True

• False

Butterflies use their wings to taste leaves.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

They use their feet to taste leaves.

Monarch butterflies can travel thousands of kilometers every year.

• True

• False

Butterflies help flowers by carrying pollen from one plant to another.

• True

• False

All butterflies live for several months.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Most live only a few weeks.

Butterflies can see ultraviolet light that humans cannot see

• True

• False

The bright colors of butterflies can help them find food.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Colors attract mates or scare predators, not directly to find food.

Pollution and habitat loss are threats to butterflies.

• True

• False