Hello, I'm an expert in the field of entomology, which is the study of insects. When it comes to the lifespan of butterflies, there are a few important points to consider.

Firstly, the lifespan of a butterfly can vary greatly depending on the species. Some butterflies have a very short lifespan, such as the adult stage of the monarch butterfly, which can live for about two to six weeks. However, this is just the time from when they emerge from their chrysalis as a fully formed butterfly. Before this, they go through several stages of development, including egg, larva (caterpillar), and pupa (chrysalis), which can last for months.

Secondly, not all butterflies have such a short adult life. There are species like the mourning cloak and the queen butterfly that can live for much longer, sometimes up to nine months or even a year as adults.

Lastly, it's important to note that the lifespan of a butterfly can be influenced by various factors such as environmental conditions, availability of food, and predation.

To summarize, while some butterflies may have a short adult life, they do not typically die after just a day. The lifespan of a butterfly is influenced by its species and various environmental factors.

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By marking butterflies then recapturing or sighting them later, scientists gain information on how long butterflies can live. An average butterfly species has an adult life span of two weeks or less. For example one butterfly studied in Costa Rica had a life expectancy of about two days, and live ten days at the most.read more >>