Butterfly Life Cycle Quiz

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

• Caterpillar

• Chrysalis

• Egg

• Adult Butterfly

What do female butterflies lay their eggs on?

• Flowers

• Grass

• Branches

• Leaves

How much can a caterpillar grow compared to its original size?

• 100 times

• 50 times

• 200 times

• 10 times

What is the protective shell that a caterpillar forms called?

• Cocoon

• Chrysalis

• Egg

• Pupa

What do adult butterflies primarily do?

• Lay eggs

• Eat leaves

• Build nests

• Swim

Which butterfly is known for its long migrations?

• Swallowtail

• Painted Lady

• Monarch

• Blue Butterfly

What color are Swallowtail butterflies often known for?

• Green and brown

• Red and blue

• Orange and white

• Yellow and black

What happens inside the chrysalis?

• The caterpillar sleeps

• The caterpillar transforms into a butterfly

• The caterpillar eats

• The chrysalis disappears

How long can a caterpillar stay in the chrysalis?

• A few days

• A few weeks to several months

• One year

• Only one day

What is the size of a Monarch butterfly egg compared to?

• A grain of rice

• A marble

• A small pebble

• A pinhead