Life cycle of a Butterfly

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What is metamorphosis?

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Metamorphosis is the process by which butterflies change from one form to another, including stages like egg, larva, pupa, and adult.

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What are the stages of a butterfly's life cycle?

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The stages are: Egg, Larva (Caterpillar), Pupa (Chrysalis), and Adult (Butterfly).

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What is the first stage of a butterfly's life cycle?

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The first stage is the Egg.

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What is the second stage of a butterfly's life cycle?

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The second stage is the Larva, also known as the Caterpillar.

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What is the third stage of a butterfly's life cycle?

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The third stage is the Pupa.

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What do we call the adult butterfly?

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The adult butterfly is simply called the Adult.

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What comes out of the egg?

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The Larva or Caterpillar comes out of the egg.

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What is a chrysalis?

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A chrysalis is the pupa stage of a butterfly, where it undergoes transformation.

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How long does a butterfly stay in the pupa stage?

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The duration can vary, but it typically lasts from a few days to several weeks.

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What do butterflies eat as adults?

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Adult butterflies primarily feed on nectar from flowers.