Introduction to Butterflies

How many stages does a caterpillar go through to become a butterfly?

You may have seen caterpillars crawling around, and you may have seen butterflies flitting about. But did you know that a caterpillar is a younger version of a butterfly? Take a look at this life cycle.

The Life Cycle Of A Butterfly

Like many animals, butterflies begin their lives as eggs. When the eggs hatch, out come larvae or caterpillars. Then, comes the pupa stage where a caterpillar makes a hard shell called a chrysalis. Inside the chrysalis, the caterpillar changes into a butterfly. When it is done, the adult butterfly breaks free and can fly.