We found out that the painted lady butterflies are found all over the world. The egg is one mm big.
- The Beta Team
There are 500,000 species (different kinds) of butterflies. After the caterpillars are in their chrysalids they wiggle into a comfortable position.
How does the caterpillar turn into liquid inside the chrysalid?
I don't have a theory yet.
How does the liquid caterpillar turn into a solid butterfly?
no theory yet
Is the blood in the caterpillar the same blood that's in the butterfly?
I think the blood is the same.
- The Pandas
We learned that the painted lady butterfly once it is a butterfly only lives for 2 weeks.
How do the spots on the chrysalis turn from red to metal-like gold colour?
My theory is that it depends on how big the caterpillar is because when it is inside it sort of changes the colour because the caterpillar changed its colours many times when it shed its skin.
Does a caterpillar sleep?
My theory is when it is inside the chrysalis the caterpillar makes a hole inside its body and then it cracks up the chrysalis and then the wings come out.
- Butterfly Twins
Most eggs are green or yellow. When the caterpillar sheds its skin, its skin rips off from the back. The first leaf the caterpillar eats is the one it is born on. The painted lady butterfly can only live 2 weeks. When the caterpillar sheds its skin the skin becomes softer.
I wonder how big the painted lady butterfly is?
I think it will be about 10 cm across.
I wonder how the butterflies will look?
I think they will be orange and black.
-The Japanese Team
One of the caterpillars in my container is upside down and in the J shape. I predict that it will be a chrysalis by tonight. The little yellow, black and white bands on a Monarch caterpillar make it stand out.
I wonder if a different painted lady butterfly likes a different kind of plant?
I think that it just only likes one kind.
There are about 15,000 to 20,000 kinds of butterflies in the world - thats what my book said.
I wonder if the caterpillar uses its feet to taste?
I think that they do.
-The spike Team
- The Spike Team
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3 comments:
Good Morning Mrs. Farrelly,
It sure looks like the all the classmates have been working for quite and caring for these little "friends" for a good amount of time.
I am very happy for all of you. I have learned so much about the life cycle of caterpillars, fromm all the information you have posted. I enjoy learning something new everyday. Good Luck !
Thank you for leaving that kind comment. Keep checking the blog for new information.
Miss Kaye said:
Keep up the good work! You are all doing an amazing job learning about and drawing The Painted Lady Butterfly. I had no idea that the poop looked like that.
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