The document describes the four life stages of a butterfly or moth: egg, larva, pupa, and adult. The egg is tiny and attached to food sources by the female. The larva stage is caterpillar. During the pupa stage, the caterpillar tissues break down and adult structures form inside the chrysalis. Finally, the adult emerges as a colorful butterfly or moth that can reproduce and migrate to new habitats.

2. Larva
Pupa
Adult
Egg

3. THE EGG
The 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. THE LARVA

5. THE PUPA
The chrysalis (or pupa) is the
transformation stage within which the
caterpillar tissues are broken down and
the adult insect's structures are formed.
The chrysalis of most species is brown or
green and blends into the background.
Many species overwinter in this stage.

6. ADULT
The adult (or imago) is 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