Wild in PennsylvaniaMonarch Butterfly

By Trinity Schueler

Introduction

• Have you ever heard of a Monarch butterfly? Well if you read on you can find out what they are.

What is a Monarch butterfly?

• A Monarch butterfly is an insect with colorful wings.

• It is also a type of bug.

Where do Monarch butterflies live?

• They live in fields and meadows.

• Some also live on leaves.

What do Monarch butterflies look like?

• They are orange and black with white spots.

• They have scales on their wings.

What are behaviors of Monarch butterflies?

• They migrate 4,000 miles in the fall.

• When they drink nectar they use their long tongue.

What do Monarch butterflies eat and how do they hunt?

• Monarch butterflies eat nectar from flowers.

• They do not hunt.

What predators do Monarch butterflies have and how do they

protect themselves?

• They taste very bad.

• Other animals are predators to Monarch butterflies.

• They protect themselves by flying high.

What are some interesting facts about the Monarch butterfly?

• Monarch butterflies are not good to eat because they are poisonous.

• They are the only butterflies that migrate.

• A Monarch butterfly has a wingspan of 3 ¼ inches long.

Conclusion

• I hope you read great facts about Monarch butterflies.