Butterflies are beautiful insects with delicate wings that come in a wide range of colors and patterns. They are members of the order Lepidoptera, which also includes moths. Butterflies can be found all over the world, from the Arctic to the tropics. They are known for their ability to pollinate plants and for their importance in the food chain.
Butterflies go through a process called metamorphosis, which involves a dramatic transformation from a caterpillar to an adult butterfly. The stages of metamorphosis include the egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa (chrysalis), and adult butterfly. During the larval stage, the caterpillar eats voraciously to store up energy for the transformation to come. The pupal stage is a time of transformation, during which the caterpillar’s body undergoes a complete overhaul to become a butterfly.
