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Understanding Butterflies: Life Cycle, Parts, and Fascinating Facts

Discover the wonders of butterflies! These stunning insects have wings that allow them to fly and are often confused with moths. Learn about the different parts of a butterfly, its impressive life cycle, and the four stages of development: egg, caterpillar, chrysalis, and adult butterfly. From the moment a female lays an egg to the emergence of a beautiful butterfly, explore their transformative journey. Although adult butterflies live for a short time, they play vital roles in nature. Join us in celebrating the beauty of these enchanting creatures!

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Understanding Butterflies: Life Cycle, Parts, and Fascinating Facts

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  1. Learning About Butterflies

  2. What is a butterfly? • An insect • Has wings that it uses to fly • Similar to a moth but not the same

  3. What Are the Parts of a Butterfly?

  4. What is the Life Cycle of a Butterfly? The Four Stages

  5. Egg The adult female butterfly lays an egg that was fertilized by the male

  6. Caterpillar The egg hatches into a tiny larva or caterpillar. The caterpillar eats and grows a tremendous amount.

  7. Chrysalis Inside the chrysalis, the caterpillar changes into a butterfly. The chrysalis usually hangs from tree leaves and is camouflaged to hide from predators.

  8. Adult Butterfly A fully grown butterfly emerges from the chrysalis.

  9. Life of the Butterfly Adult butterflies only live for a short time. They cannot eat, they only drink through their straw-like proboscis. They will fly, mate, and reproduce.

  10. The End.

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