Exploring the Monarch Butterfly Life Cycle

The video explains the life cycle of the Monarch butterfly, starting from the egg stage, through the caterpillar and pupation stages, to the emergence of the adult butterfly. It details the process of metamorphosis, including hatching, growth, and transformation, highlighting the Monarch's diet and protective adaptations. The adult butterfly's life involves feeding on nectar and reproducing, completing the cycle.

What is the initial size of a Monarch butterfly egg?

• About the size of a grain of sand

• About the size of a sesame seed

• About the size of a pinhead

• About the size of a pea

Where does the female Monarch typically lay her eggs?

• On the top of leaves

• On the underside of leaves

• On the stem of plants

• On the ground

What is the main diet of young Monarch caterpillars?

• Nectar

• Rose leaves

• Milkweed leaves

• Grass

What does each shedding of the caterpillar's skin signify?

• Sickness in the caterpillar

• Preparation for pupation

• A need for more food

• A new life stage called an 'instar'

What helps protect the pupa from predators?

• Its hard shell

• Its underground position

• Its plant-like appearance

• Its rapid movement

How long does the pupa remain motionless during transformation?

• About one week

• About one and a half weeks

• About two weeks

• About three weeks

What occurs to the Monarch's wings shortly after it emerges as a butterfly?

• They fall off

• They change color

• They expand to full size

• They remain small

What is the significance of the Monarch butterfly's metamorphosis?

• It prepares it for winter

• It is a transition into a new life stage

• It helps it hide from predators

• It allows it to travel further

What is the primary activity of adult Monarch butterflies?

• Hibernating

• Migrating long distances

• Feeding on nectar from flowers

• Laying eggs

How does the Monarch butterfly contribute to the continuation of its species?

• By pollinating flowers

• By migrating

• By building nests

• By reproducing