Butterfly Life Cycle Quiz

What emerges from a butterfly egg?

• Butterfly

• Worm

• Caterpillar

• Moth

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What is a larva's first meal?

• Nectar

• Leaves

• The eggshell

• Flowers

What is another name for the butterfly larva?

• Cocoon

• Worm

• Caterpillar

• Nymph

What is it called when a caterpillar loses its exoskeleton?

• Shedding

• Molting

• Peeling

• Hibernating

What is the name of the stage when a butterfly is enclosed in a chrysalis?

• Larva

• Egg

• Adult

• Pupa

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Does a pupa hang upside down?

• Yes

• No

Can butterflies fly immediately after emerging from their chrysalis?

• Yes, they fly instantly

• No, they must wait for their wings to dry

• Yes, but only at night

• No, they need to eat first

What is the name of the series of holes through which a butterfly breathes?

• Spiracles

• Pores

• Antennae

• Scales

How many antennae does a butterfly have?

• None

• Two

• Four

• Six

Do adult butterflies eat solid food?

• Yes, they chew leaves

• No, they only drink liquids

• Yes, they eat fruit

• No, they don’t eat at all