Butterfly Quiz – Test What You Know!

Quiz Questions

How many stages are there in the butterfly life cycle?

• 3
• 5
• 7
• 9

Which stage of the butterfly life cycle is the butterfly in when it emerges from the chrysalis?

• Egg
• Larva
• Pupa
• Adult

What is the average wingspan of a Monarch butterfly?

• 2-3 inches
• 4-5 inches
• 6-7 inches
• 8-9 inches

How long does a butterfly typically live?

• 2 weeks
• 4 weeks
• 8 weeks
• 12 weeks

What is the average lifespan of a butterfly in the wild?

• 15-29 days
• 4 months
• 6 months
• 12 months

What color is the wings of a swallowtail butterfly?

• Yellow and black
• Orange and black
• Purple and black
• Red and black

What type of food do butterflies eat?

• Fruits
• Nectar
• Mushrooms
• Insects

What is the average size of a butterfly?

• 1/2 - 1 inch
• 1 - 2 inches
• 2 - 3 inches
• 3 - 4 inches

What type of senses do butterflies have?

• Sight and smell
• Sight and hearing
• Smell and touch
• Touch and hearing

How many species of butterflies are there?

• 1,000
• 5,000
• 10,000
• 18,000

What is the average speed of a butterfly in flight?

• 5-12 mph
• 20 mph
• 30 mph
• 40 mph

How long does it take for a butterfly to hatch from its egg?

• 2 days
• 4 days
• 6 days
• 8 days

How many eyes does a butterfly have?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

How long does it take for a caterpillar to turn into a chrysalis?

• 18 days
• 4 weeks
• 6 weeks
• 8 weeks

What type of environment do butterflies prefer to live in?

• Desert
• Tropical
• Temperate
• Arctic