Arthropod
Monarch Butterfly
Biome
In the spring and summer the monarch butterfly's habitat is an open field. In the winter they can be found on the coast of Southern California
Monarch Butterfly's
- Their scientific name is Danaus Plexippus.
Monarch Butterfly's
- Milkweed is the only thingy they eat.
Monarch Butterfly's in migration
- They migrate to Mexico in the winter.
- They migrate to Southern California when it is warm.
Life Cycle of a Monarch Butterfly
The life cycle takes place in the warmer climates. The life cycle takes about 4 weeks. When they are in the egg stage it takes about 5 to 10 days. The larva (caterpillar) and pupa (chrysalis) take about 10 to 14 days.
Body Shape
The butterfly has 2 antennas, a thorax, a compound eye, a proboscis, a head, legs, ab abdomen, a fore wing, wing veins, and a hind wing.