Life Cycle of the Butterfly An interactive presentation by: Bessy Braley

Life Cycle of Butterfly Vocabulary Used Introduction First stage Second stage Third stage Fourth stage Quiz Books on Butterfly’s Resources Concept Map About the Author

Vocabulary Used

Introduction

First stage

Second stage

Third stage

Fourth stage

Quiz

Books on Butterfly’s

Resources

Concept Map

About the Author

Vocabulary Caterpillar – The larva stage of a butterfly or moth Chrysalis – Third stage of butterfly life cycle. Same as pupa . Emerge – To come out of something Larva – The second stage of metamorphosis, during which an insect is wormlike and has new wings. Metamorphosis – A series of developmental stages often marked by body changes. Molting – Shedding of the skin, so that the larva can grow. Puddling – When butterflies crawl all over the ground near shallow water. Pupa – Third stage of life cycle, when larva changes into an adult. Also called a Chrysalis . Quit

Caterpillar – The larva stage of a butterfly or moth

Chrysalis – Third stage of butterfly life cycle. Same as pupa .

Emerge – To come out of something

Larva – The second stage of metamorphosis, during which an insect is wormlike and has new wings.

Metamorphosis – A series of developmental stages often marked by body changes.

Molting – Shedding of the skin, so that the larva can grow.

Puddling – When butterflies crawl all over the ground near shallow water.

Pupa – Third stage of life cycle, when larva changes into an adult. Also called a Chrysalis .

Introduction to Life Cycle of Butterfly Metamorphosis is a profound change in form from one stage to the next in the life of an animal. A butterfly goes though compete metamorphosis. Complete metamorphosis is defined as having four stages. Insects go through incomplete metamorphosis, which is defined as having three stages. an example would be the grasshopper . Quit Click here to view picture of life cycle

Metamorphosis is a profound change in form from one stage to the next in the life of an animal. A butterfly goes though compete metamorphosis. Complete metamorphosis is defined as having four stages. Insects go through incomplete metamorphosis, which is defined as having three stages. an example would be the grasshopper .

Stage One Egg The egg is the first stage of metmorphosis for the butterfly. Butterflies can lay their eggs either one at a time or in clusters. Butterflies also choose a special kind of plant on which to lay their eggs. Quit Press here to view video

The egg is the first stage of metmorphosis for the butterfly. Butterflies can lay their eggs either one at a time or in clusters. Butterflies also choose a special kind of plant on which to lay their eggs.

Stage Two Larva The larva is the butterflies second stage. The larva is also know as the caterpillar. When the larva hatches he starts to eat right away. First it eats its egg and then it eats a certain type of leaf. The caterpillar grows very quickly and will outgrow his skin. In order for the caterpillar to continue to grow the caterpillar will molt its skin. The caterpillar will molt five times. The last molting…. Quit Click here to view video 1 Click here to view video 2

The larva is the butterflies second stage. The larva is also know as the caterpillar. When the larva hatches he starts to eat right away. First it eats its egg and then it eats a certain type of leaf. The caterpillar grows very quickly and will outgrow his skin. In order for the caterpillar to continue to grow the caterpillar will molt its skin. The caterpillar will molt five times. The last molting….

Stage 2 continued… Of the caterpillar is very different then the others. It is for this molt that the larva will crawl away from the milk week in search of a suitable place to weave its silk mat so that it can molt for one last time. It is during this stage that the caterpillar will hang upside down in the shape of a J. Once it is in the J shape the caterpillar will molt one last time. Quit

Of the caterpillar is very different then the others. It is for this molt that the larva will crawl away from the milk week in search of a suitable place to weave its silk mat so that it can molt for one last time. It is during this stage that the caterpillar will hang upside down in the shape of a J. Once it is in the J shape the caterpillar will molt one last time.

Stage Three Pupa The pupa is the butterflies third stage. The pupa is also know as the chrysalis. This happens when the caterpillar is fully grown, stops eating and attaches itself to a leaf or twig with silk. It is inside the chrysalis that the caterpillar changes into a butterfly. When the butterfly is almost….. Quit Click here to view video

The pupa is the butterflies third stage. The pupa is also know as the chrysalis. This happens when the caterpillar is fully grown, stops eating and attaches itself to a leaf or twig with silk. It is inside the chrysalis that the caterpillar changes into a butterfly. When the butterfly is almost…..

Stage three continued…. Ready to emerge the chrysalis will become transparent. It is during this time that the outline of the butterfly can be seen. After about two weeks the butterfly emerges from the chrysalis. Quit

Ready to emerge the chrysalis will become transparent. It is during this time that the outline of the butterfly can be seen. After about two weeks the butterfly emerges from the chrysalis.

Stage Four Adult The fourth and final stage in a butterflies life is called adult. Once the butterfly emerges from the chrysalis it has to wait for its wings to dry. While waiting for its wings to dry the butterfly will pump fluid Quit Click here to view video

The fourth and final stage in a butterflies life is called adult. Once the butterfly emerges from the chrysalis it has to wait for its wings to dry. While waiting for its wings to dry the butterfly will pump fluid

Anatomy of the Butterfly into the veins of its wings until they are fully extended. After the butterflies wings are fully extended it will practice flying. Then it will fly away to find its first meal. The butterfly will visit several different kinds of flowers to get its nectar. Which is what it now eats. Eventually the butterfly will mate and the cycle will begin all over again. Quit

into the veins of its wings until they are fully extended. After the butterflies wings are fully extended it will practice flying. Then it will fly away to find its first meal. The butterfly will visit several different kinds of flowers to get its nectar. Which is what it now eats. Eventually the butterfly will mate and the cycle will begin all over again.

Quiz Here are some true and false statements about metamorphosis. Let’s see how much you have learned. All animals go through metamorphosis. Complete metamorphosis has 4 stages. A butterfly goes through complete metamorphosis. A grasshopper goes through complete metamorphosis. A caterpillar sheds its skin as it grows. The caterpillar uses cotton to attach itself to a leaf. The butterfly can fly as soon as it emerges from the chrysalis. The butterfly lays eggs to start the cycle again. Quit

All animals go through metamorphosis.

Complete metamorphosis has 4 stages.

A butterfly goes through complete metamorphosis.

A grasshopper goes through complete metamorphosis.

A caterpillar sheds its skin as it grows.

The caterpillar uses cotton to attach itself to a leaf.

The butterfly can fly as soon as it emerges from the chrysalis.

The butterfly lays eggs to start the cycle again.

Answers to quiz False True True False True False False True Quit

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Books about Butterfly's The Very Hungry Caterpillar By Eric Carle A Butterfly is Born By Melvin Berger The extraordinary Life The Story of a Monarch Butterfly By Laurence Pringle From Caterpillar to Butterfly by Deborah Heiligmam Poem, Butterfly Life Cycles By Meish Goldish Quit

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

By Eric Carle

A Butterfly is Born

By Melvin Berger

The extraordinary Life

The Story of a Monarch Butterfly

By Laurence Pringle

From Caterpillar to Butterfly by Deborah Heiligmam

Poem, Butterfly Life Cycles

By Meish Goldish

Resources Internet Resources used for pictures and information http://www.shrewsburyma.gov/schools/beal/curriculum/butterfly/cycle/index.htm http:// bsi.montana.edu/web/kidsbutterfly/life -cycle http:// www.kidzone.ws/animals/monarch_butterfly.htm http:// www.lessonsnips.com/docs/pdf/lifecyclebutterfly.pdf http:// www.enchantedlearning.com /subjects/butterflies/ http:// www.bfly.org/Training/anatomy.pdf http:// www.monarchwatch.org/biology/index.htm Quit

Internet Resources used for pictures and information

http://www.shrewsburyma.gov/schools/beal/curriculum/butterfly/cycle/index.htm

http:// bsi.montana.edu/web/kidsbutterfly/life -cycle

http:// www.kidzone.ws/animals/monarch_butterfly.htm

http:// www.lessonsnips.com/docs/pdf/lifecyclebutterfly.pdf

http:// www.enchantedlearning.com /subjects/butterflies/

http:// www.bfly.org/Training/anatomy.pdf

http:// www.monarchwatch.org/biology/index.htm

Concept Map Quit Main Slide The Life Cycle of the Butterfly Vocabulary Introduction Stage One Stage Two Stage Three Stage Four Quiz About the Author Resources The Internet Stage Two continued Stage three continued Stage four continued Answers

About the Author Bessy Braley is the author of this presentation. Currently she is a full time student at Grand Valley State University. She is pursuing a degree in Psychology with an emphasis in Special Education. Her minor is in Elementary Education. She resides in West Olive, Michigan with her three children. She has one daughter and two sons. You may contact Bessy by email if you have any questions. Quit Press here to send email

Bessy Braley is the author of this presentation. Currently she is a full time student at Grand Valley State University. She is pursuing a degree in Psychology with an emphasis in Special Education. Her minor is in Elementary Education. She resides in West Olive, Michigan with her three children. She has one daughter and two sons. You may contact Bessy by email if you have any questions.