Monarch Butterfly Lifecycle and Migration

The video explores the life cycle of the Monarch butterfly, emphasizing its reliance on milkweed plants. Monarchs migrate from Mexico to the north, laying eggs on milkweed. The larvae consume the plant, ingesting toxins that protect them from predators. After metamorphosis, adult butterflies either reproduce or migrate back to Mexico. The video encourages viewers to plant milkweed to support Monarchs.

What was the reason for planting wildflowers in the field?

• To reduce lawn maintenance costs

• To attract more tourists

• To create a butterfly sanctuary

• To improve soil quality

Why is milkweed important for Monarch butterflies?

• It provides nectar for adult butterflies

• It helps in their migration

• It is a host plant for laying eggs

• It repels predators

What is the primary task of a Monarch caterpillar?

• To migrate

• To find a mate

• To lay eggs

• To eat and grow

What are instars in the context of Monarch caterpillars?

• Phases of egg development

• Periods between skin sheddings

• Stages of migration

• Types of milkweed

How do Monarch butterflies protect themselves from predators?

• By migrating to safe areas

• By hiding under leaves

• By being brightly colored

• By flying fast

What happens during the pupal stage of a Monarch?

• The caterpillar lays eggs

• The butterfly emerges

• The butterfly migrates

• The caterpillar eats more

Where do Monarch butterflies spend their winter?

• In Mexico

• In California

• In Canada

• In Florida

What is unique about the Monarch butterflies that migrate to Mexico?

• They are the same butterflies that left in spring

• They are the great, great grandchildren of those that left in spring

• They do not return north

• They change color during migration

What is the lifespan of most Monarch butterflies that emerge in summer?

• Three to four months

• One to two months

• Six to eight weeks

• Two to five weeks

What can you do to observe the Monarch lifecycle in your garden?

• Plant milkweed

• Create a pond

• Plant roses

• Install bird feeders