Butterfly Life Cycle and Characteristics

The video tutorial covers the life cycle of a butterfly, starting with a reading of 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar' by Eric Carle. It explains the four stages of a butterfly's life: egg, larva, pupa, and adult butterfly. Each stage is described in detail, highlighting the transformation process known as metamorphosis. The video concludes with fun facts about butterflies, including their transparent wings and liquid diet.

What book did the class start reading to learn about the life cycle of a butterfly?

• The Very Hungry Caterpillar

• The Hungry Butterfly

• The Little Caterpillar

• The Caterpillar's Journey

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

• Larva

• Adult Butterfly

• Egg

• Pupa

Where are butterfly eggs usually laid?

• On flowers

• On leaves of plants

• On the ground

• In water

What is the main activity of a caterpillar during the larva stage?

• Reproducing

• Sleeping

• Eating

• Flying

How does a caterpillar grow during the larva stage?

• By sleeping

• By stretching its skin

• By shedding its skin

• By drinking water

What is another name for the pupa stage?

• Cocoon

• Adult Butterfly

• Larva

• Egg

What transformation occurs inside the cocoon?

• The caterpillar eats leaves

• The caterpillar grows larger

• The caterpillar changes into a butterfly

• The caterpillar lays eggs

What happens to the butterfly's wings when it first emerges from the cocoon?

• They are soft and folded

• They are hard and ready to fly

• They are transparent

• They are colorful and large

How do butterflies taste?

• With their mouth

• With their antennae

• With their wings

• With their feet

Approximately how many species of butterflies are there?

• 15,000 to 20,000

• 5,000 to 10,000

• 10,000 to 15,000

• 20,000 to 25,000