Exploring the Life Cycle of a Butterfly

The video explains the life cycle of a butterfly, starting from the egg stage, where eggs are laid on plant leaves. These eggs hatch into caterpillars, which feed on leaves and grow by shedding their skin. Once fully grown, the caterpillar forms a chrysalis, entering the pupa stage. Inside the chrysalis, the pupa undergoes metamorphosis, eventually emerging as an adult butterfly. The butterfly's wings expand and strengthen, allowing it to fly. This transformation process is known as metamorphosis.

What is the first food that a caterpillar eats after hatching?

• Egg shell

• Air

• Plant leaves

• Dirt

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What does a caterpillar do when it is big enough?

• Continues to eat

• Plays with other caterpillars

• Forms a chrysalis

• Flies away

During which stage is the caterpillar referred to as a pupa?

• Chrysalis stage

• Egg stage

• Butterfly stage

• Larval stage

How long does the pupa stage last before the butterfly emerges?

• About 30 days

• About 15 days

• About 5 days

• About 60 days

What is the process called in which a butterfly develops from a caterpillar?

• Pollination

• Germination

• Metamorphosis

• Photosynthesis