TOPIC - LIFE CYCLE OF BUTTERFLY(SCIENCE)

            LIFE CYCLE OF BUTTERFLY 

The butterfly life cycle has four stages: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa (chrysalis), and adult. This process is called metamorphosis, where the butterfly undergoes significant physical changes as it develops. 

Here's a more detailed look at each stage:

1. Egg:

The life cycle begins when a female butterfly lays eggs, usually on a plant. These eggs can be different shapes and colors depending on the butterfly species. 

2. Larva (Caterpillar):

The egg hatches into a larva, commonly known as a caterpillar. The caterpillar's primary job is to eat and grow, shedding its skin multiple times as it gets bigger. 

3. Pupa (Chrysalis):

When the caterpillar reaches its full size, it forms a pupa, or chrysalis. Inside the pupa, the caterpillar undergoes a dramatic transformation, with its body parts rearranging to form the adult butterfly. 

4. Adult:

The adult butterfly emerges from the pupal case, with its wings folded. It needs to pump blood into its wings to inflate and dry them before it can fly. The adult butterfly then focuses on reproduction, laying eggs to begin the cycle anew.