Butterfly Life Cycle Quiz

What is the process called in which a butterfly transforms through different stages?

• Photosynthesis

• Metamorphosis

• Respiration

• Transpiration

Where does a mother butterfly typically lay her eggs?

• On the ground

• In the water

• On a nearby leaf

• In a nest

What is the primary activity of a caterpillar during its stage?

• Hiding

• Flying

• Eating

• Sleeping

How many times do caterpillars typically shed their skin?

• Once

• Seven to ten times

• Two to four times

• Three to six times

What is the purpose of the chrysalis stage?

• To lay eggs

• To find a mate

• To rest and transform

• To eat more leaves

What color is the chrysalis typically?

• Bright green or light brown

• Dark blue

• Yellow

• Bright red

What is the first thing a butterfly does after emerging from the chrysalis?

• Lays eggs

• Looks for food

• Rests to dry its wings

• Starts flying immediately

What is another name for an adult butterfly?

• Imago

• Nymph

• Pupa

• Larva

What do butterflies do after they learn to fly?

• They return to the chrysalis

• They look for food and a mate

• They lay eggs immediately

• They hibernate

How does the butterfly life cycle begin again?

• The butterfly returns to the chrysalis

• The butterfly lays eggs

• The butterfly becomes a caterpillar

• The butterfly hibernates