Top 10 Butterfly Facts for Kids
There is something about animals that sparks curiosity. Whether it’s their amazing camouflage ability or bright colors that pull you in. Or the extreme places they can live. Or maybe its the carefree way they flutter around our backyards. No matter what it is, animals are amazing and extremely fun to learn about.
This fact-filled blog makes for an amazing activity to read out loud to your child(ren). Pair it with a craft from our Pinterest board and BOOM, you got yourself a lesson.
So let’s get to the facts!
1. The smallest butterfly in the world is the Western Pygmy Blue – measuring only half an inch. Queen Alexandra’s Birdwing is the largest butterfly in the world with a wingspan of almost 11 inches.
2. Butterfly wings are transparent.
3. The most common butterfly in the US is the Cabbage White.
4. Butterflies actually have four wings, not two.
5. Butterflies have a liquid diet.
6. There are around 17,500 species of butterflies that call Earth home.
7. Many adult butterflies never excrete waste – they use up all they eat for energy.
8. A group of butterflies is officially called a kaleidoscope.
9. Monarch butterflies fly up to 2,500 miles for migration purposes.
10. Butterflies are classified as insects.
To learn more details about each fun fact, make sure to listen to Episode 12- Butterfly! I talk in great detail about each fact and the explanations will blow your mind. Your kids are going to love it!
Also, while you are reading this blog post out loud to your child(ren) or listening to the full length episode - make sure to download this free coloring page!
