The lifespan of a butterfly

HOW long do butterflies live?

This depends on the size of the butterfly, the species of butterfly, where it lives and the time of year it becomes an adult.

For example, bigger butterflies generally live longer than smaller butterflies. But the average lifespan of a butterfly is about one month, though most of the smallest butterflies live for about a week. There are some varieties that live for nine months. - kidsbutterfly.org; enchantedlearning.com; thebutterflysite.com