The document summarizes the life cycle of a butterfly in 4 stages: 1) Egg stage where eggs hatch in 3-5 days. 2) Larvae stage where caterpillars eat leaves until ready to pupate. 3) Pupa stage which is a resting period lasting 7-20 days where the insect transforms. 4) Adult butterfly stage where new butterflies emerge with wings, dry them, and fly to lay new eggs continuing the cycle.