Monarch Butterfly: Test Your Knowledge!

Quiz Questions

What is the scientific name for the monarch butterfly?

• Danaus plexippus
• Junonia coenia
• Papilio machaon
• Vanessa cardui

What is the wingspan of a monarch butterfly?

• 3-4 inches
• 4-5 inches
• 2-3 inches
• 1-2 inches

What is the average weight of a monarch butterfly?

• 0.7-0.9 grams
• 0.1-0.3 grams
• 0.3-0.5 grams
• 0.5-0.7 grams

What is the preferred habitat of monarch butterflies?

• Deserts
• Mountains
• Grasslands
• Rainforests

What is the primary food source of monarch butterfly larvae?

• Milkweed
• Clover
• Buttercups
• Dandelions

What is the primary food source of adult monarch butterflies?

• Pollen
• Fruit
• Insects
• Milkweed nectar

What is the process by which monarch butterflies migrate?

• Metamorphosis
• Diapause
• Molting
• Hibernation

What is the average distance of a monarch butterfly migration?

• 50-100 miles
• 4000-5000 miles
• 500-1000 miles
• 100-500 miles

What is the largest population of monarch butterflies in North America?

• Florida
• California
• Texas
• Mexico

What is the primary threat to monarch butterfly populations?

• Predation
• Climate change
• Habitat loss
• Pesticides

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

• 2-4 weeks
• 6-8 weeks
• 4-6 weeks
• 1-2 weeks

What is the primary predator of monarch butterfly larvae?

• Reptiles
• Mammals
• Birds
• Insects

What is the primary predator of adult monarch butterflies?

• Insects
• Birds
• Mammals
• Reptiles

What is the process by which monarch butterflies mate?

• Fertilization
• Courtship
• Incubation
• Copulation

What is the gestation period for monarch butterfly eggs?

• 4-6 days
• 3-8 days
• 6-8 days
• 2-4 days