Category FAQs Search : Butterfly
Question: How long do butterflies live?
Answer: Although the caterpillar may take months to develop, adult butterflies of most species live only a few weeks. Exceptions include migratory species, which may live up to 10 months. In warm climates there are continuous generations, producing butterflies year-round.
(Source: American Museum of Natural History, 03 Dec 2024)
Source Link: https://www.amnh.org/exhibitions/butterflies/butterfly-faq