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What is the life cycle of a ladybug?

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The life cycle of a ladybug includes four stages: egg, larva, pupa, and adult.

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What is molting?

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Molting is the process of shedding skin as an insect grows.

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What does metamorphosis mean?

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Metamorphosis means going through a big change in form or structure.

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What do ladybugs eat?

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Ladybugs eat plant-sucking insects such as aphids.

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What stage comes after the larva in a ladybug's life cycle?

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The stage after larva is the pupa.

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How do ladybugs help gardens?

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Ladybugs help gardens by eating pests that harm plants.

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What is an egg in the ladybug life cycle?

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An egg is the first stage of a ladybug's life cycle.

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What is a larva?

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A larva is the second stage of a ladybug's life cycle, where it looks like a small caterpillar.

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What is a pupa?

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A pupa is the third stage of a ladybug's life cycle, where it transforms into an adult.

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What is an adult ladybug?

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An adult ladybug is the final stage of its life cycle, where it can reproduce.