The Lifecycle of a Butterfly

Once the wings are fully developed, the butterfly is ready to fly and begin its beautiful ___

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What are the three main stages in the lifecycle of a butterfly?

• Egg, Larva, Pupa

• Egg, Caterpillar, Adult

• Egg, Caterpillar, Chrysalis

• Egg, Pupa, Adult

How do the wings of the adult butterfly change after emerging from the chrysalis?

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What happens to the caterpillar in the chrysalis stage?

• It transforms into a butterfly

• It lays eggs

• It hibernates

• It remains the same

What does the larva do during the caterpillar stage?

• Feeds on leaves and sheds its skin to grow

• Builds a cocoon

• Lays eggs

• Hunts for prey

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