Life Cycle of a Monarch Butterfly: A Guidebook & Log Book for Raising Caterpillars

LIFE CYCLE OF A MONARCH BUTTERFLY teaches you the basics of raising monarch butterflies from the caterpillar stage through the pupa (chrysalis) stage and finally to an adult butterfly. This is both a guidebook and a log book for you to use in tracking the development of monarch butterfly caterpillars in your habitat. There are sections for tracking caterpillars on outdoor milkweed plants and for tracking caterpillars in an indoor habitat. ADDITIONAL BOOK SECTIONS INCLUDE: Introduction Life Cycle: A description of the four distinct stages in a monarch butterfly’s life cycle. Caterpillar Stages: A discussion of the five intervals of the larva stage that are called instars. Chrysalis Stage: An explanation of what happens when a caterpillar is ready to pupate. Monarch Butterfly Terminology: A section on monarch butterfly terminology so that you know the proper words to describe each stage of development. Overwintering Sites: Information on monarch butterflies’ annual migration. LOG SHEETS: The book includes customized log sheets for you to use in tracking the development of the monarch butterfly caterpillars you are raising. If you would like to get involved with supporting the monarch butterfly population, this guidebook and log book is an easy and practical way to get started. The book introduces you to basic knowledge about monarch butterflies without overwhelming you with too much information or advanced knowledge that you can pursue at the next step when you are ready. Any of us can have a passion for conservation. With your heart in the right place, you too can take a step towards becoming a citizen scientist to help the vanishing monarch butterflies!