Some insects go through a big change. It is called metamorphosis. Butterflies go through metamorphosis. Here are the stages.
1. Egg
An adult butterfly lays eggs (above). They will hatch in about four days.
2. Larva
A larva hatches from an egg. It is a caterpillar. A caterpillar grows. It will shed its skin five times.
3. Pupa
A caterpillar turns into a pupa. It forms a hard shell. Wings grow inside.
4. Butterfly
An adult butterfly breaks out of the shell. A female butterfly will lay eggs. The cycle starts again.
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