Monarch Butterflies Flashcard

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What is the first stage of a monarch butterfly's life cycle?

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Egg

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What do monarch caterpillars primarily eat?

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Milkweed leaves

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To which area do monarch butterflies migrate for the winter?

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Mexican forests

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What conservation effort is crucial for helping the monarch butterfly population?

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Planting milkweed

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During which life cycle stage does the monarch butterfly transform from a caterpillar to a butterfly?

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Pupa

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What is the second stage of a monarch butterfly's life cycle?

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Larva

Front

What is the adult stage of a monarch butterfly called?

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Butterfly

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Why is milkweed important for monarch butterflies?

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It is the primary food source for caterpillars.

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How long can monarch butterflies live?

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Up to 9 months during migration.

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

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Metamorphosis