Butterfly Life Cycle and Anatomy Quiz

What makes butterflies easily noticeable in nature?

• Their ability to mimic other animals

• Their loud buzzing sound

• Their large size

• Their bright and colorful wings

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

• Adult

• Egg

• Chrysalis

• Larva

During the larva stage, what is the primary activity of a caterpillar?

• Flying

• Building a nest

• Eating

• Sleeping

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

• Transmutation

• Evolution

• Metamorphosis

• Regeneration

How many wings does a butterfly have?

• Eight

• Six

• Two

• Four

Where are the muscles that help a butterfly fly located?

• In the head

• In the thorax

• In the abdomen

• In the wings

What is unique about a butterfly's abdomen?

• It stores food

• It has openings for breathing

• It is used for defense

• It has a stinger

What do adult butterflies primarily consume?

• Leaves

• Nectar

• Insects

• Seeds

How do butterflies consume their food?

• With their antennae

• With their claws

• With their proboscis

• With their teeth

What is the maximum speed some butterflies can fly?

• 5 miles per hour

• 8 miles per hour

• 12 miles per hour

• 15 miles per hour