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Butterfly Habitat Design Worksheet
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Butterfly Habitat Design Worksheet
🦋 Part 1: Butterfly and Moth Habitat Knowledge
1. What do butterflies and moths need to survive in their habitat? Tick all that apply:
Nectar plants for food
Shelter from wind and rain
Places to lay eggs
A water source
Concrete paths
2. Which of these plants would be BEST for attracting butterflies to a garden?
Native flax (harakeke)
Lavender
Plastic flowers
Grass only
3. Match each habitat feature to its purpose for butterflies and moths:
Nectar-rich flowers
Dense shrubs
Native host plants
Shallow water dish
Drinking water
Food for adult butterflies
Shelter and protection
Food for caterpillars
4. Fill in the blanks: Butterflies need _____________ to drink nectar from, and moths often prefer flowers that open at ______________.
🎨 Part 2: Design Your Butterfly Habitat
5. Draw and label your ideal butterfly and moth habitat in the space below. Include at least 4 different features that would help these insects survive:
6. List the features you included in your habitat design and explain why each one is important:
Feature 1: _________________________________ Why: _________________________________
Feature 2: _________________________________ Why: _________________________________
Feature 3: _________________________________ Why: _________________________________
Feature 4: _________________________________ Why: _________________________________
7. What native New Zealand plants would you include in your habitat? Name at least two:
🌱 Part 3: Protecting Habitats
8. What might happen to butterflies and moths if their habitats are destroyed?
9. How can you help protect butterfly and moth habitats at your school or home? Write two ideas:
Idea 1: ___________________________________________________________________________
Idea 2: ___________________________________________________________________________
10. Why is it important to create sustainable habitats that last for many years?
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