The Life Cycle of a Butterfly Quiz

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

• Caterpillar

• Egg

• Adult Butterfly

• Pupa

How many eggs can a female monarch butterfly lay in her lifetime?

• 100-300

• 200-500

• 400-1200

• 1500-2000

What is the first meal for most caterpillars?

• Eggshell

• Nectar

• Plant leaves

• Fruit

How many times do caterpillars shed their skin during their growth?

• 4-5 times

• 2-3 times

• 6-7 times

• 8-9 times

What is the purpose of the chrysalis in the butterfly life cycle?

• To provide food for the caterpillar

• To help the caterpillar find a mate

• To allow the caterpillar to lay eggs

• To protect the caterpillar from predators

How long do most butterfly species stay in the chrysalis stage?

• 3-4 weeks

• 1-2 weeks

• 3-5 days

• 1-2 days

What happens to the chrysalis a couple of days before the butterfly emerges?

• It becomes transparent

• It doubles in size

• It changes color

• It falls off the plant

What is the final stage of the butterfly life cycle?

• Adult Butterfly

• Pupa

• Caterpillar

• Egg

What is the term used to describe the complete transformation of a butterfly?

• Metamorphosis

• Evolution

• Transmutation

• Regeneration

Which stage is known as the main feeding stage of the butterfly?

• Adult

• Egg

• Larva

• Pupa