Caterpillar to Butterfly: A Metamorphosis Quiz

What are the small holes along the sides of a caterpillar's body called?

• Pro legs

• Spiracles

• Antennas

• Chrysalis

How many true legs do caterpillars typically have near their head?

• Four

• Ten

• Six

• Eight

What is the primary diet of most caterpillars?

• Insects

• Plant leaves

• Nectar

• Fruits

Which of the following is NOT a food source for some caterpillars?

• Plastic

• Plant leaves

• Honeycomb

• Wool

How do caterpillars protect themselves from predators?

• By using camouflage colors and patterns

• By flying away quickly

• By having sharp teeth

• By making loud noises

Why are caterpillars described as 'bendy and soft'?

• They have no bones inside their body

• They are filled with air

• They are made of rubber

• They have a hard shell

What is the name of the hard shell that a caterpillar leaves behind during metamorphosis?

• Nest

• Egg

• Chrysalis

• Cocoon

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

• Evolution

• Metamorphosis

• Regeneration

• Transmutation

What is the final stage of a caterpillar's transformation?

• Becoming a chrysalis

• Becoming a butterfly or moth

• Becoming a pupa

• Becoming a larva

How long can the largest caterpillar in the world grow?

• 4 inches

• 5 inches

• 7 inches

• 6 inches