of Butterflies are there?
Scientists believe there are approximatley 20,000 different types of butterflies in the world!
Directions:
Below is a chart that outlines the number of different types of butterflies in each country in North America. Read the chart and answer the questions. Also check out the pictures of different butterflies! Print out this page and bring to class tomorrow!
**information taken from Totally Buggin Website**
Questions:
1. Which country has the most types of butterflies?
2. Which country has the least types of butterflies in North America?
3. Does the United States have more types of butterflies than Mexico?
4. Does Canada have less types of butterflies than the United States?
5. Why do you think Mexico has the most types of butterflies compared to the United States and Canada?
(Hint= Mexico is closer to the Equator and as you go farther South the climate gets _________)
**Remember:
*words lik more and most = bigger numbers
*words like less and least = smaller numbers
Different Types of North American Butterflies:
Anise Swallowtail
Black Swallowtail
The Red Admiral
Monarch Butterfly (probably the most popular!)
Directions:
Below is a chart that outlines the number of different types of butterflies in each country in North America. Read the chart and answer the questions. Also check out the pictures of different butterflies! Print out this page and bring to class tomorrow!
| Country in North America | Number of Types of Butterflies |
| United States (lower 48 states) | 575 |
| Mexico | 2000 |
| Canada | 275 |
Questions:
1. Which country has the most types of butterflies?
2. Which country has the least types of butterflies in North America?
3. Does the United States have more types of butterflies than Mexico?
4. Does Canada have less types of butterflies than the United States?
5. Why do you think Mexico has the most types of butterflies compared to the United States and Canada?
(Hint= Mexico is closer to the Equator and as you go farther South the climate gets _________)
**Remember:
*words lik more and most = bigger numbers
*words like less and least = smaller numbers
Different Types of North American Butterflies:
Anise Swallowtail Black Swallowtail The Red Admiral Monarch Butterfly (probably the most popular!) |  |  |