The Monarch butterfly begins life as an egg. It hatches as larvae, eats the eggshell and then the milkweed plants. The larvae becomes a colourful caterpillar. It then protect it's self with a hard case in the pupa stage. It emerges as an orange, black and white butterfly.
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Because the unique life history of the monarch butterfly (danaus plexippus) includes remarkable migrations, it passes through and settles in some urban areas. The monarch butterfly has a wingspan that ranges from 8.9 – 10.2 cm (3½–4 in)
Steven D. Garber (1998). The Urban Naturalist
More information about butterflies:
- A Kids Picture Book About Butterflies with Photos and Fun Facts
- Learn About Butterflies And Enjoy Amazing Butterfly Pictures! (Kindle)
- Butterfly Butterfly: A Book of Colors
- How to Raise Monarch Butterflies: A Step-by-Step Guide for Kids
Monarch Butterfly
National Geographic Readers: Great Migrations Butterflies
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Thanks for sharing these great videos on nature. We are always looking for ways to connect kids with the environment
ReplyDeleteI agree and why not watch something educational. Most of the 4 and 5 year olds found this video fascinating and it went with our caterpillar theme.
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