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1) Does every adult monarch migrate?
YesNo
2) How long do summer monarchs live as adults?
2-6 days2-6 weeks2-6 months
3) Do monarchs migrate during the day or night?
DayNightNeither
4) How long do autumn monarchs (those that migrate) live as adults?
6-9 days6-9 weeks6-9 months
5) About how many eggs can a female monarch lay in her lifetime?
505005000
6) On what part of an adult monarch’s body are the wings?
on the abdomenon the headon the thorax
7) On what part of an adult monarch’s body are the legs?
8) Are there more kinds of mammals or insects in the world?
InsectsMammals
9) Which usually lasts longer, the egg or larva stage of monarchs?
EggLarva
10) How many true legs does a monarch caterpillar have?
4610
11) Would the larval stage last longer in cold weather or warm weather?
Cold weatherWarm weather
12) What are Lepidoptera?
Butterflies and mothsButterfliesAll butterflies in the same family as monarchs