Butterfly Life Cycle Questions

This video tutorial explores the lifecycle of a butterfly, detailing each stage from egg to adult butterfly. It begins with the egg stage, where eggs are laid on leaves or branches. The second stage involves the hatching of caterpillars, which grow by shedding their skin. The third stage, known as the pupa stage, involves the formation of a chrysalis. In the fourth stage, the caterpillar transforms into a butterfly inside the chrysalis. The video concludes with a review of the lifecycle and a test of the viewer's understanding.

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

• Caterpillar

• Adult Butterfly

• Egg

• Chrysalis

Where does the adult butterfly lay its eggs?

• On a leaf or branch

• In a nest

• On the ground

• In water

What happens after the caterpillar hatches from the egg?

• It lays eggs

• It becomes a butterfly

• It forms a chrysalis

• It starts to eat and grow

How does a caterpillar grow during its lifecycle?

• By sleeping

• By swimming

• By eating and shedding its skin

• By flying

What is the term for the stage when a caterpillar sheds its skin?

• Adult stage

• Chrysalis stage

• Pupa stage

• Egg stage

What transformation occurs inside the chrysalis?

• The caterpillar lays eggs

• The caterpillar grows larger

• The caterpillar becomes a butterfly

• The caterpillar becomes a pupa

What color does the chrysalis turn before the butterfly emerges?

• Clear

• Blue

• Red

• Yellow

What must the butterfly do before it can fly after emerging from the chrysalis?

• Find a mate

• Lay eggs

• Dry its wings

• Eat leaves

What is the final stage of the butterfly lifecycle?

• Egg

• Caterpillar

• Chrysalis

• Adult Butterfly

What does the adult butterfly do to start the lifecycle again?

• Grows into a caterpillar

• Lays eggs

• Hatches from the egg

• Forms a chrysalis