Introduction to Butterflies
Goal:
Goal:
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.
Question
What are the steps of the life cycle of a butterfly?
The steps of the butterfly life cycle are egg, caterpillar, pupa, and adult butterfly.