Lesson 2 Flashcards
(20 cards)
What is the scientific order that butterflies belong to?
Lepidoptera
True or False: Butterflies undergo complete metamorphosis.
True
Fill in the blank: The life cycle of a butterfly includes four stages: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa (chrysalis), and ____.
adult
What is the primary diet of adult butterflies?
Nectar from flowers
Which part of the butterfly’s body is primarily responsible for its sense of smell?
Antennae
True or False: Butterflies can taste with their feet.
True
What is the process called when a caterpillar transforms into a butterfly?
Metamorphosis
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a part of a butterfly’s anatomy? A) Proboscis B) Thorax C) Cephalothorax D) Abdomen
C) Cephalothorax
What is the term for the colorful patterns found on butterfly wings?
Wing scales
Fill in the blank: Butterflies are important pollinators, helping to fertilize plants by transferring ____.
pollen
What is the average lifespan of a butterfly?
A few weeks to several months, depending on the species
True or False: All butterflies migrate.
False
What is the name of the famous butterfly that migrates thousands of miles between the U.S. and Mexico?
Monarch butterfly
Multiple Choice: Which of the following butterflies is known for its bright orange color? A) Swallowtail B) Monarch C) Blue Morpho D) Painted Lady
B) Monarch
What adaptation helps butterflies to avoid predators?
Camouflage and mimicry
Fill in the blank: The scientific study of butterflies is known as ____.
Lepidopterology
What is the role of the chrysalis in a butterfly’s life cycle?
It is the stage where the caterpillar transforms into an adult butterfly.
True or False: Butterflies can fly at night.
False
What environmental factors can affect butterfly populations?
Climate change, habitat loss, and pollution
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a common predator of butterflies? A) Frogs B) Snakes C) Birds D) All of the above
D) All of the above
