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How
Long Do Monarchs Live?
Estimating
the Lifespan of a Monarch of the Overwintering Generation
(Back to Lesson)
Assuming
a butterfly emerged as an adult on August 25th. As of the following April
25th, how long has the butterfly been alive?
Answer:
243 days (or 32 weeks, or 8 months)!
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#
Days |
#
Weeks |
#
Months |
| August
25 (emerged) |
6
|
1
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| September |
30
|
4
|
1
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| October |
31
|
4
|
1
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| November |
30
|
4
|
1
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| December |
31
|
4
|
1
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| January |
31
|
4
|
1
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| February |
28
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4
|
1
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| March |
31
|
4
|
1
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| April
25 (still alive) |
25
|
3
|
1
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| TOTAL |
243
Days |
32
Weeks |
8
Months |
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