Life Cycle of a Butterfly

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What is a metamorphosis?

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A metamorphosis is a type of change that some animals, like butterflies, go through during their life cycle.

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What is the first stage of a butterfly life cycle?

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The first stage of a butterfly life cycle is the egg.

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Why can't a butterfly fly right after it comes out of the chrysalis?

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A butterfly cannot fly right after coming out of the chrysalis because its wings are wet, soft, and wrinkled.

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Where do butterflies lay their eggs?

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Butterflies lay their eggs on leaves or stems of plants.

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What is a caterpillar also known as?

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A caterpillar is also known as a larva.

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What is the second stage of a butterfly life cycle?

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The second stage of a butterfly life cycle is the larva (caterpillar).

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What is the third stage of a butterfly life cycle?

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The third stage of a butterfly life cycle is the chrysalis (pupa).

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What do butterflies eat?

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Butterflies primarily eat nectar from flowers.

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How long does it take for a butterfly to emerge from the chrysalis?

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It usually takes about 10 days to 2 weeks for a butterfly to emerge from the chrysalis.

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What happens during the metamorphosis of a butterfly?

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During metamorphosis, a butterfly goes through four stages: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa (chrysalis), and adult butterfly.