Butterfly and Moth Life Cycle

The video explains the life cycle of butterflies and moths, which includes four stages: egg, caterpillar, pupa, and adult. It begins with the egg stage, where eggs are laid on plants. The caterpillar hatches, grows by eating, and sheds its skin multiple times. Once fully grown, it enters the pupa stage, forming a chrysalis where metamorphosis occurs. Finally, the adult butterfly or moth emerges, ready to reproduce and continue the cycle.

How many types of butterflies are found in the UK?

• Around 60

• Around 100

• Around 250

• Around 500

What is the first stage of the butterfly and moth life cycle?

• Caterpillar

• Pupa

• Egg

• Adult

Where do female butterflies and moths usually lay their eggs?

• On rocks

• On or near plants

• In water

• In nests

What is the primary function of a caterpillar?

• To build nests

• To eat and grow

• To fly

• To lay eggs

What are 'prolegs' in caterpillars?

• Wings

• Special sticky feet

• Eyes

• Antennae

What happens during the pupation stage?

• The caterpillar eats more

• The caterpillar forms a chrysalis

• The caterpillar lays eggs

• The caterpillar starts flying

What is the process called when a caterpillar transforms into an adult butterfly or moth?

• Metamorphosis

• Photosynthesis

• Germination

• Respiration

What does the adult butterfly or moth do immediately after emerging from the chrysalis?

• Pumps fluid into its wings

• Builds a cocoon

• Starts eating

• Lays eggs

What is the final goal of the adult butterfly or moth in its life cycle?

• To build a nest

• To hibernate

• To migrate to a new location

• To find a mate and start the cycle again