Infact
20 / 100
Mostly False

The text claims that the average life of a butterfly from cocoon to death is about 24 hours.

Infact verdict: Mostly False (20/100).

The claim that the average life of a butterfly from cocoon to death is about 24 hours is incorrect. Evidence from multiple sources indicates that the adult stage of a butterfly's life typically lasts from 2 to 14 days, with some species living even longer. Therefore, the claim significantly underestimates the lifespan of butterflies.

October 12, 2026 Language: en 1 claim analyzed
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Individual claims

20
Mostly False Science
The average life for a butterfly from cocoon to death is about 24 hours.
The claim is incorrect as evidence shows that butterflies generally live longer than 24 hours after emerging from the cocoon. The adult stage typically lasts from 2 to 14 days, with some species living even longer.
Fact Check Score None
Fact Check Weight 0
Web Consensus Score 10
Web Consensus Weight 40
Source Quality Score 10
Source Quality Weight 20
Llm Reasoning Score 10
Llm Reasoning Weight 40
Llm Reasoning Score Raw 10
Weighted Total 20
Evidence Summary Multiple sources indicate butterflies live longer than 24 hours, typically 2-14 days.

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