Lifecycle of Butterfly

What kinds of butterflies lay eggs?

• Male

• Both genders

• Female

The first stage of a butterflies lifecycle is

(a)  

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When do butterfly eggs hatch?

• Cold/ rainy weather

• It doesn't matter

• Warm weather

• Must be over 80 degrees

What is the typical hatch time of a butterfly egg?

• Decades

• 1-5 minutes

• 3 days to 4 weeks

• 1-5 months

Draw the pupa stage

What do caterpillars look to feed on once hatched?

(a)  

Why is the shell on the pupa hard?

Why does the butterfly have to wait before flying?

• Wings are wet

• Wings are soft and wrinkley

• It has no wings!

• The wings have to grow

How many times does the caterpillar shed its skin?

(a)