ButterfliesBy Rachel Elizabeth Murray

Life CycleThe butterfly life cycle consists of four parts:EggLarva (caterpillar)Pupa (cocoon)Butterfly

How long do they live?As an adult, butterflies can life anywhere from a week to a year. It depends on which species it is.

Monarch ButterfliesA special species, the monarch butterfly, flies from Canada to Mexico every winter to stay warm. That’s a journey of over 1,500 miles!

What do butterflies eat?They eat nectar from flowers and help pollinate too.

How many kinds of butterflies are there?

There are over 20,000 different kinds of butterflies in the whole world.

How fast do butterflies fly?Most butterflies fly between 5 and 12 mph.