Butterfly Facts and Trivia

Butterflies are beautiful insects with transparent wings and unique patterns. They are cold-blooded and live in various habitats. Their life cycle includes four stages: egg, larva, pupa, and adult. Caterpillars grow rapidly, shedding their skin multiple times before becoming a pupa. Metamorphosis transforms them into butterflies. Adult butterflies have six legs, antennae, and compound eyes. They feed on nectar, mud, and fruit using a proboscis. Butterflies also help pollinate flowers. Notable species include the monarch, known for its long migrations, and the rare birdwing. Conservation efforts are crucial for their survival.

What makes butterfly wings unique?

• They are made of feathers.

• They have tiny scales that form patterns.

• They are transparent like glass.

• They are covered in fur.

How do butterflies adapt to cold temperatures?

• They hibernate in tree holes.

• They migrate to warmer areas.

• They change their body color.

• They grow thicker wings.

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

• Adult

• Larva

• Pupa

• Egg

What is the process called when a caterpillar turns into a butterfly?

• Evolution

• Metamorphosis

• Transformation

• Transmutation

What do butterflies use to taste their food?

• Their antennae

• Their wings

• Their feet

• Their proboscis

What is the primary diet of adult butterflies?

• Insects

• Nectar

• Seeds

• Leaves

How fast can some butterflies, like skippers, fly?

• 40 miles per hour

• 20 miles per hour

• 12 miles per hour

• 5 miles per hour

What is the largest butterfly in the world?

• Viceroy butterfly

• Birdwing butterfly

• Swallowtail butterfly

• Monarch butterfly

Which butterfly is known for its two-way migration?

• Swallowtail butterfly

• Monarch butterfly

• Painted lady butterfly

• Birdwing butterfly

How many species of butterflies are there on Earth?

• About 20,000

• About 15,000

• About 5,000

• About 10,000