Monarch Butterfly Alexandra Newbery Information On The Monarch
Monarch Butterfly Alexandra Newbery
Information On The Monarch Taxonomy/Classification: Nymphalidae (Insect)
Evolution • The origin of the "Butterfly" is based on the study of living Lepidopteran species • Developed during the Cretaceous Period 65 million to 135 million years ago • The Hedylidae represents the closest living relatives of the butterflies • Monarchs obtained a mutation over the years which made them able to consume milkweed • The earliest forms of Monarchs were small and flightless • They quickly evolved into different forms (the first winged insects) • The ability to fly gave them a major survival advantage.
Life Function • Monarch's energy is obtained through nectar by converting nectar into fat • The butterflies adapt to their environment by altering their diet & appearance • They adapt to climate changes by shifting habitats • Monarch's migrate annually to warmer temperatures to help them survive • They need milkweed plants to lay their eggs • While feeding on nectar, they pollinate many types of wildflowers which contributes to the health of our planet
Monarch's Life Cycle • Goes through a series of changes called metamorphosis • Monarch butterflies go through four stages during one life cycle (four generations in one year) and the cycle repeats The 4 Stages Of The Monarch's Cycle: • Stage 1: The Egg • Stage 2: The Larvae (caterpillar) • Stage 3: The Pupa (chrysalis) • Stage 4: The Adult Butterfly • https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=7 AUe M 8 Mba. Ik
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First Peoples Knowledge • The "Native Butterfly" symbolizes transformation, metamorphosis, beauty, balance, and grace • Knowing the purpose of wildlife (Monarch) we can understand it's meaning on Earth and know how respect its role in our ecosystem • Butterflies are an important component of a food chain both as predators and prey • Without butterflies, animals such as bats and birds would lose a valuable food source
Inquiry Here's a list of things Monarch Butterflies influence in our environment: • Pollination of multiple plants and flowers • Carries pollen with them and spread the cycle of new plants • Feeds off certain plants which protects our flowers/plants in our gardens that can possibly be overtaken • Their sensitivity to environmental changes can inform us on ways to improve our care on our economy
Citations & Sources • https: //spiritsofthewestcoast. com/collections/the-butterfly-symbol • https: //www. amnh. org/exhibitions/butterflies/evolution • https: //monarchlab. org/resources-links/blog/evolution-and-monarchs/ • https: //www. nationalgeographic. com/animals/invertebrates/m/monarch-butterfly/ • 57 e 6 ff 60 d 1833. image. jpg • https: //www. monarch-butterfly. com • https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=7 AUe. M 8 Mba. Ik • https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=Jy. Yos. N 3 p. Vc. U • sk-2017_04_article_main_mobile. jpg • 978 -0 -306 -48380 -6_1_Part_Fig 25_HTML. jpg • a 97 b 0 ffa 6 bfdaaa 3 cec 9 b 3252 a 251 d 3 c. jpg
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