2006-07-24 12:17:28 · 4 answers · asked by usualsuspect 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
It depends on the species of butterfly. Some live only a few days, other can live up to six months or longer.
Some species hibernate over Winter (eg: Mourning Cloak and Compton Tortoiseshell). Others migrate to warmer areas during Winter then fly back in the Spring (Monarch butterflies do this)
2006-07-24 12:23:27 · answer #1 · answered by ukstubby 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The average lifespan for an adult butterfly is 20 to 40 days. Some species live no longer than three or four days; others may live up to six months.
2006-07-24 19:22:03 · answer #2 · answered by Gray Matter 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A few weeks on average. It also depends on whether or not they migrate. I think the ones that migrate live significantly shorter lives. It could be the other way around someone may want to check on that.
2006-07-24 23:31:36 · answer #3 · answered by epitome of innocence 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A few weeks as adults.
2006-07-24 19:20:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋