Butterfly Life Cycle and Behavior

Ethan and Justin explain the transformation of caterpillars into butterflies. They describe the stages from egg to larva, the growth and shedding of caterpillars, the formation of a chrysalis, and the emergence of a butterfly. The video concludes with the butterfly's ability to fly and lay eggs, continuing the life cycle.

What is the first stage in the life cycle of a butterfly?

• Butterfly

• Caterpillar

• Egg

• Chrysalis

What do caterpillars primarily do during their growth phase?

• Eat continuously

• Lay eggs

• Fly

• Form a cocoon

How long do caterpillars typically eat before forming a chrysalis?

• 5-10 days

• 20-25 days

• 11-15 days

• 1-3 days

What is another name for the cocoon stage of a caterpillar?

• Larva

• Egg

• Proboscis

• Chrysalis

What significant change occurs inside the chrysalis?

• The caterpillar eats more

• The caterpillar lays eggs

• The caterpillar turns into a butterfly

• The caterpillar grows larger

What is the function of a butterfly's proboscis?

• To drink nectar

• To lay eggs

• To form a cocoon

• To fly

What does a butterfly do immediately after emerging from the cocoon?

• Lays eggs

• Forms a new cocoon

• Drinks nectar

• Hangs upside down to dry its wings

How long does it take for a butterfly to be ready to fly after emerging?

• After a few hours

• Immediately

• After a day

• After a week