Exploring the Butterfly Life Cycle

The video tutorial by Ashley at Genesee explains the lifecycle of a butterfly, which includes four stages: egg, caterpillar (larvae), chrysalis, and adult butterfly. It details the transformation process, starting from the egg stage, where it takes about four days to hatch into a caterpillar. The caterpillar then grows rapidly, shedding its skin multiple times before entering the chrysalis stage. This stage lasts between nine to fourteen days, after which the butterfly emerges. The adult butterfly reaches full size within an hour and has a lifespan of about one month. The video also highlights the educational use of butterfly lifecycle pictures in classrooms.

How many stages are there in the lifecycle of a butterfly?

• Six

• Four

• Three

• Five

What is the first stage of a butterfly's lifecycle?

• Adult

• Larvae

• Egg

• Pupa

How long does it take for a butterfly egg to transform into a caterpillar?

• Two weeks

• One week

• Four days

• Three days

What does a caterpillar do immediately after emerging from its egg?

• It flies away

• It starts to form a chrysalis

• It eats the egg shell

• It sleeps

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How many times does a monarch caterpillar shed its skin during the larvae stage?

• Four times

• Three times

• Six times

• Five times

What shape does the caterpillar form when beginning the chrysalis stage?

• Shape of an O

• Shape of an S

• Shape of a J

• Shape of a C

How long can the chrysalis stage last?

• 3 to 8 days

• 15 to 20 days

• 9 to 14 days

• 5 to 10 days

How long does it take for a butterfly to reach its full adult size after hatching?

• One hour

• Two hours

• 30 minutes

• One day

What is the lifespan of an adult butterfly?

• About one month

• About two months

• About six months

• About one year

What do butterflies do after they are fully matured?

• They die immediately

• They go back to the egg stage

• They hibernate

• They look for a new place to start the cycle

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