Life Cycle Of A Monarch Butterfly For Kids
We had to be sure not to disturb the monarch during this time.
Life cycle of a monarch butterfly for kids. Whereas the entire life cycle of a northward traveling monarch butterfly takes only between 2 to 5 weeks to complete the lifespan of a southward migrating monarch butterfly can be as long as 8 to 9 months. Four generations will typically complete the life cycle in a year. When the butterfly is about to emerge or eclose the green chrysalis begins to turn clear and you can see the black and orange wings inside. When this is done the monarch expels any excess fluid and rests.
The butterfly finally emerges from the now transparent chrysalis. It pumps fluid through them and lets them dry. It inflates its wings with a pool of blood it has stored in its abdomen. The butterfly waits until its wings stiffen and dry before it flies away to start the cycle of life all over again.
Stages of the monarch butterfly life cycle egg 1 5 days female monarch butterflies lay their eggs exclusively on milkweed plants. Eggs are ridged cylinder shaped and white or yellow in color. One adult female will typically produce 300 to 1100 eggs which tells us.