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Butterfly Flashcards

1
Q

What is the scientific name for butterflies?

A

Lepidoptera

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2
Q

True or False: Butterflies have four wings.

A

True

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3
Q

What is the process called when a butterfly changes from a caterpillar to an adult?

A

Metamorphosis

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4
Q

What do butterflies use to taste food?

A

Their feet

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5
Q

Which sense do butterflies rely on heavily for finding food and mates?

A

Vision

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6
Q

What is the purpose of the scales on a butterfly’s wings?

A

To provide color and insulation

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7
Q

What family do butterflies belong to?

A

Papilionidae

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8
Q

How many stages are there in a butterfly’s life cycle?

A

Four

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9
Q

What do butterflies use to sense the temperature of their surroundings?

A

Antennae

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10
Q

What is the primary source of food for adult butterflies?

A

Nectar

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11
Q

What is the purpose of the proboscis in butterflies?

A

To suck up nectar

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12
Q

Which part of a butterfly’s body is responsible for regulating its body temperature?

A

Wings

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13
Q

What is the main predator of butterflies?

A

Birds

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14
Q

How do butterflies protect themselves from predators?

A

Camouflage

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15
Q

What is the lifespan of an adult butterfly?

A

2 weeks to 1 year

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16
Q

Where do butterflies go during the winter months?

A

Hibernation

17
Q

What is the process called when butterflies migrate long distances to warmer climates?

A

Migration

18
Q

What is the purpose of the chrysalis in a butterfly’s life cycle?

A

To protect the developing butterfly

19
Q

Which continent has the most diverse species of butterflies?

A

South America

20
Q

What is the state insect of Colorado?

A

Colorado hairstreak butterfly

21
Q

Why are butterflies important to the ecosystem?

A

They pollinate flowers and serve as a food source for other animals

22
Q

What is the largest butterfly species in the world?

A

Queen Alexandra’s birdwing

23
Q

What is the smallest butterfly species in the world?

A

Western pygmy blue

24
Q

What is the purpose of the eyespots on a butterfly’s wings?

A

To scare away predators

25
Q

What is the main threat to butterfly populations worldwide?

A

Habitat loss

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