milkweed
it takes one or two weeks.
In about 10 days, you can see the larvae entering the Chrysalis stage.
Monarch caterpillars exclusively eat the leaves of the milkweed plant. The liquid inside is poisonous and makes the caterpillar unpalatable to predators.
Monarch butterflies go through a four stage development cycle in their lifespans. The four stages of the monarch butterfly are the egg, the caterpillar or larvae, the chrysalis or pupa, and the butterfly.
for a monarch butterfly it takes about 2 weeks
In the larvae stage of a butterfly, commonly known as a caterpillar, the main source of food is leaves from specific host plants. Caterpillars are herbivorous and primarily consume the foliage of these plants, which provide the necessary nutrients for their growth and development. Some species are specialized feeders, relying on certain plants, while others can eat a wider variety. This feeding stage is crucial for accumulating energy and resources needed for metamorphosis into the adult butterfly.
28 to 38
Without it the butterfly wouldnt have develped properly
The entire life cycle of a monarch butterfly is only about six to eight weeks. The chrysalis stage lasts about ten days.
No, monarch butterfly is a common noun, a word for any monarch butterfly anywhere.A proper noun is the name of a specific person, place, thing, or a title; for example:Thelma 'Butterfly' McQueen, actressMonarch Mountain, Monarch, COMonarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve, Mexico (UNESCO World Heritage Site)Monarch Inn, Norfolk, VA and Butterfly Grove Inn, Pacific Grove, CA"Monarch: Butterfly"(stage four of "Monarch" series), by Aaron Pitters
A Monarch Butterfly chrysalis is made of hardened protein called chitin, which is secreted by the caterpillar as it forms the protective outer layer during the pupal stage. Inside the chrysalis, the caterpillar undergoes metamorphosis, transforming into a butterfly.
The male Monarch has a black spot on each wing the female does not.