About how long does it take a monarch to go from egg to adult?

About a month.

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  1. About a month ✔
  2. About a day
  3. About a year

Why: The monarch goes from egg to adult in about a month, so check daily for progress.

Huh, didn't know that: The monarch goes from egg to adult in about a month, so check daily for progress.

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A month is just enough time to grow wings.
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Answer: About a month. The monarch goes from egg to adult in about a month, so check daily for progress.

  1. Scouting America: Insect Study www.scouting.org/merit-badges/insect-study
    GOING FROM EGG TO ADULT TAKES ABOUT A MONTH
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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