Adopt-An-Insect Butterfly Report
Scientific Name: _____________________ Family:
Name _________________________
Butterfly Report Requirements
1 2 Draw (or trace) an accurate picture of your butterfly in the box. Complete the information related to your butterfly’s classification. Check the Butterflies of Illinois website for wingspan in inches and centimeters Where does your butterfly live? List the habitats where you are likely to find it. List the food sources for your butterfly as well as its caterpillar. Share the winter plans for your butterfly, such as migrate or hibernate. Browse the Internet or library resources to discover at least 3 tidbits about your butterfly.
A few ideas ... Defense mechanisms for protection Length of its life cycle Unique characteristics
Common Name: _______________________
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Order: _______________________________
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Habitats: Wingspan = __ - __ in or __ - __ cm
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Caterpillar Hosts: Adult Food:
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Winter Plans:
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Interesting Information: 1)
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2)
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Check the Butterflies of Illinois website to discover which counties are home to your butterfly. Shade in the state map to represent those areas. Don’t forget ... All reports must be written in black ink. List your sources on the back of your report.
Book - Name, Date, & Pages Used CD-Rom - Name & Date Website - Name, Date, & URL
Need information? Try the Science Spot! http://sciencespot.net/ Click Kid Zone, then click Insects. Scroll down to find the links for the Lepidoptera order.