Butterfly Ecology and Biology

The video explores the fascinating world of butterflies, covering their species, habitats, and life cycle stages. It explains the unique colors of butterflies and their roles in mating and camouflage. The diet of butterflies, including nectar and other sources, is discussed. The video highlights the environmental importance of butterflies as pollinators and their role in ecosystems. Challenges like habitat loss and climate change are also addressed. The video concludes with a review and encourages further learning.

Why can't butterflies live in Antarctica?

• They require high humidity.

• They are cold-blooded.

• They need a lot of sunlight.

• They are warm-blooded.

What is the second stage in the life cycle of a butterfly?

• Larvae

• Pupa

• Adult

• Egg

What causes the structural color in butterfly wings?

• Pigments in the scales

• The shape of the wings

• The arrangement of scales

• The thickness of the wings

How do butterflies primarily consume their food?

• Using a proboscis

• With their feet

• By chewing with mandibles

• Through their antennae

What do butterflies drink to balance their diet?

• Nectar

• Mud puddles

• Tree sap

• Water

Where are most of a butterfly's taste buds located?

• On their wings

• On their feet

• On their proboscis

• On their antennae

What role do butterflies play in the ecosystem?

• They are apex predators.

• They are pollinators.

• They are decomposers.

• They are primary producers.

What percentage of the world's flowering plants do pollinators like butterflies help pollinate?

• 50%

• 90%

• 60%

• 75%

What is a major threat to butterfly habitats?

• Predation by birds

• Excessive rainfall

• Agriculture and urban development

• Overpopulation

How does climate change affect butterfly eggs?

• It prevents them from hatching.

• It causes them to hatch unpredictably.

• It makes them hatch too small.

• It makes them hatch too late.