Butterflies and my dad

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What is a butterfly?

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A butterfly is an insect with colorful wings that goes through a life cycle of egg, caterpillar, pupa, and adult.

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What do butterflies eat?

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Butterflies eat nectar from flowers.

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What is the life cycle of a butterfly?

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The life cycle includes four stages: egg, caterpillar (larva), pupa (chrysalis), and adult butterfly.

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What is a caterpillar?

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A caterpillar is the larval stage of a butterfly, which eats a lot and grows before becoming a pupa.

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What is a pupa?

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A pupa is the stage in which a caterpillar transforms into a butterfly, often called a chrysalis.

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What colors can butterflies be?

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Butterflies can be many colors, including orange, yellow, blue, and black.

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What is the purpose of a butterfly's wings?

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Butterfly wings help them fly and also attract mates.

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How do butterflies help flowers?

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Butterflies help flowers by pollinating them when they collect nectar.

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What is the difference between a butterfly and a moth?

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Butterflies are usually active during the day and have colorful wings, while moths are often active at night and have duller colors.

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What does it mean when a butterfly is fluttering?

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When a butterfly is fluttering, it is moving its wings quickly to fly.