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Are you curious about the lifespan of butterflies? From their incredible transformation from caterpillars to vibrant, colorful creatures, we all wonder how l...
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In this video, we explore the butterfly life c...
The longest lived adult butterflies live for nine months to a year, but the average lifespan for the majority of species is just two to four weeks. Multiple factors can affect a species' average lifespan. For example, monarch butterflies typically live between 2-6 weeks, but it varies from generation to generation.
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Ready for the lowdown on one of natures most beautiful insects? Then check out our butterfly life cycle facts!
It all starts when a female butterfly lays her eggs, usually on leaves or stems of plants. Inside these tiny eggs, caterpillars grow. Depending on the species, the eggs can vary in shape and texture they can be round, oval or cylindrical, and smooth, bumpy or wrinkled. The time it takes for the eggs to hatch can also vary in some species, they wi...
Once the butterfly is ready to emerge, the case around the pupa splits open. But its not time for take off just yet, as the wings are at first wet, soft and wrinkled against its body. The butterfly waits for its wings to dry, and pumps a liquid called hemolymph into them so that they become big and strong. Once fit for flight, this brilliant bug th...
The life cycle of butterflies and moths is truly amazing! Butterflies and moths go through four key stages of metamorphosis; egg, caterpillar, pupa, and adult. Watch our animated film above and download our life cycle guide and activity sheets to learn more about this incredible process.
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