Developmental Stages of the Butterfly

Facts we have learned about butterflies:

· They are classified as an insect.

· They have four wings, six legs, two antennae, two eyes, and a tongue.

· The changes they go through are called metamorphosis.

· Their bodies are made up in three parts: the head, the thorax, and the abdomen.

Now let’s take a look at the developmental stages of the butterfly.

The Butterfly

For more information on the butterfly’s life cycle, click on the picture of the adult butterfly. On this website you will find more detailed information about the different stages, and answer the following questions in your science notebook:

1.) Where is a butterfly egg normally found?

2.) Which stage is classified as the feeding and growth stage?

3.) What is a different name for the pupa stage?

4.) In what stage does the butterfly migrate to new habitats?

5.) Which stage is your favorite stage? Why?