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Butterfly Life Cycle

The life cycle of a butterfly consists of four stages: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa (chrysalis), and adult butterfly. Each stage involves significant transformation, with the adult butterfly emerging ready to reproduce and continue the cycle. Fun facts highlight the unique characteristics of butterflies, such as their ability to taste with their feet and their migratory patterns.

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Butterfly Life Cycle

The life cycle of a butterfly consists of four stages: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa (chrysalis), and adult butterfly. Each stage involves significant transformation, with the adult butterfly emerging ready to reproduce and continue the cycle. Fun facts highlight the unique characteristics of butterflies, such as their ability to taste with their feet and their migratory patterns.

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The Life Cycle of a Butterfly

The butterfly is one of nature's most beautiful creatures, and its life cycle is a fascinating journey of

transformation. Like all insects, butterflies go through a complete metamorphosis, passing through

four distinct stages: egg, larva, pupa, and adult.

1. Egg

The life of a butterfly begins as a tiny egg, usually laid on the underside of leaves. Depending on the

species, the eggs can be round, oval, or cylindrical in shape.

2. Larva (Caterpillar)

When the egg hatches, a caterpillar (or larva) emerges. This is the feeding stage. The caterpillar

eats leaves and grows rapidly, shedding its skin multiple times.

3. Pupa (Chrysalis)

After reaching its full size, the caterpillar forms a chrysalis or pupa. Inside this stage, a dramatic

transformation happens as the body of the caterpillar is reshaped into an adult butterfly.

4. Adult Butterfly

Once metamorphosis is complete, the adult butterfly emerges from the chrysalis. After resting and

drying its wings, it begins to fly. The adult's main goal is reproduction, and the cycle begins again.
Fun Facts & Activity
Fun Facts About Butterflies:

- Butterflies taste with their feet.

- There are over 17,000 species of butterflies.

- Some butterflies can fly as fast as 30 km/h.

- Butterflies are cold-blooded and need sunlight to warm up.

- Monarch butterflies migrate thousands of kilometers yearly.

Diagram Description:

The butterfly life cycle forms a loop:

[Egg] -> [Larva (Caterpillar)] -> [Pupa (Chrysalis)] -> [Adult Butterfly] -> lays [Egg] again

Activity (Optional):

Can you label the 4 stages of the butterfly's life below?

1. __________

2. __________

3. __________

4. __________

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