The Fascinating Life Cycle of a Butterfly
Discover the incredible metamorphosis of a butterfly through its stages - from eggs, caterpillars, pupa, to the emergence of an adult butterfly. Witness the miraculous transformation and beauty of nature in this captivating process.
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Life Cycle of a Butterfly - Metamorphosis Mr. Hutto June 16, 2011
Metamorphosis Life Cycle of Butterflies Eggs are first stage They are tiny, sometimes microscopic Laid on the underside of host plant leaves Hatching predetermined by time eggs are laid
Caterpillars the feeding stage Minute, some virtually invisible to naked eye Coloration of caterpillar is quite diverse Job of caterpillar is to eat, eat, eat Caterpillars must shed skin several times, each shedding called an instar Can multiply in size more than a thousand fold When final instar occurs, pupa emerges
Pupa -the transition stage Transformation in pupa stage is miraculous What emerges in no way resembles the caterpillar Complete disassembly of the cells and reassembling of cells into new form The butterfly emerges from this stage
Adult Butterfly the reproductive stage Upon emerging, the swollen body pumps fluid into tiny shrived up wings Within a few hours, wings are full sized, dried, and become more rigid Butterflies are ready to take flight The job of the adult is to mate and lay eggs Most live only one or two weeks
