3rd grade NP Knights Monarch Life Cycle

Front

A Monarch butterfly life cycle takes about _______________.

Back

1 month

Front

The first stage of the Monarch life cycle starts when the adult __________________.

Back

lays an egg

Front

Can a Monarch butterfly lay an egg on any plant?

Back

False

Front

The second stage of the Monarch lifecycle is the larva stage. We also call this stage a ________________________.

Back

caterpillar

Front

Monarch caterpillars must eat only this type of plant.

Back

Milkweed

Front

About how many times does a caterpillar shed its skin?

Back

5

Front

Why do many animals avoid Monarch caterpillars and butterflies?

Back

They are poisonous.

Front

The third stage of a Monarch is the CHRYSALIS. Scientists also call this the __________ stage.

Back

pupa

Front

metamorphosis

Back

to change

Front

When the Monarch butterfly is about to emerge, the chrysalis turns from green to _____________.

Back

transparent