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CaterpillarMost caterpillars are herbivores, which means they only eat plants.Caterpillars can be found in many different habitats all over the world. Caterpillars are preparing themselves for the chrysalis stage.Click here to go back to the menu!

EggsThe yolk of the egg nourishes the larva that is inside. Whenever the larva is ready to hatch, it eats its way out of the egg.After hatching, the larva will usually eat the egg and the leaf that it was hatched on.

Click here to go back to the menu!CaterpillarThe caterpillar stage is the second stage in the life cycle of a butterfly.The caterpillar stage lasts between 3-4 weeksCaterpillars are constantly eating.Caterpillars shed their skin multiple times while they are growing.Click here to move on!

Which type of butterflies are known for their long migration?

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Click on the butterfly above to learn more about butterflies! You HAVE to click on the butterfly and read the information to answer this question!ChrysalisThe chrysalis stage is the third stage in the life cycle of a butterfly. After the caterpillar has shed its skin 5 times, it becomes a pupa.The pupa forms the chrysalis, a hard covering. The chrysalis is also known as a cocoon.

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This is the chrysalis or cocoon. ButterflyThe butterfly stage is the final stage in the life cycle of a butterfly.After being in the chrysalis for 10-15 days, the butterfly comes out. Butterflies drink the nectar out of flowers.The average life span of an adult butterfly is 20-40 days. Click here to move on!

ChrysalisThe pupa does not eat while it is inside the chrysalis. Many changes are going on inside of the chrysalis. The pupa is growing six legs, antennae, and wings while inside of the chrysalis. The transformation from a caterpillar to a butterfly happens in the chrysalis stage.

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What does the female butterfly usually attach the eggs to?

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