The butterfly life cycle consists of four stages: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa (chrysalis), and adult (butterfly). Here's a brief overview of each stage: Egg: The butterfly begins its life as a tiny egg, which is usually laid on a leaf or stem of a plant. The egg is typically round or oval-shaped and has a hard outer layer. Larva: Once the egg hatches, a caterpillar emerges. The caterpillar spends most of its time eating and growing, shedding its skin several times as it grows larger. The caterpillar's job is to eat and store energy for the next stage of its life cycle. Pupa: When the caterpillar is fully grown, it forms a chrysalis or pupa, where it undergoes a transformation. Inside the chrysalis, the caterpillar's body is broken down and reorganized into the body of an adult butterfly. Adult: After a few weeks, the adult butterfly emerges from the chrysalis. Its wings are wet and crumpled at first, but soon they will dry and expand, allowing the butterfly to fly. The a
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