Life of a Butterfly

1. The Life Cycle
of the Butterfly
Prepared by: Irish May Baguio

2. Butterfly Life Cycle

3. Stage One: Egg
 Egg is a tiny, round, oval, or
cylindrical object, usually with fine
ribs and other microscopic
structures.
 The female attaches the egg to
leaves, stems, or other objects,
usually on or near the intended
caterpillar food.

4. Stage Two: Larva (Caterpillar)
 A worm-like stage of the butterfly
or moth. It often has an
interesting pattern of stripes or
patches, and it may have spine-
like hairs.
 It is the feeding and growth stage.
As it grows, it sheds its skin four
or more times so as to enclose its
rapidly growing body.

5. Stage Three: Pupa
 The transformation stage within
which the caterpillar tissues are
broken down and the adult insect's
structures are formed.
 This stage can last from a few
weeks, a month or even longer.
Some species have a pupa stage
that lasts for two years.

6. Stage four: Adult Butterfly
 A colorful butterfly or moth
usually seen. It is the
reproductive and mobile
stage for the species.
 The adults undergo
courtship, mating, and egg-
laying. The adult butterfly or
moth is also the stage that
migrates or colonizes new
habitats.