By Noah
The egg The first stage of the butterfly is the egg. The egg doesn't hatch it emerges
Larva The larva also called a caterpillar hatches from an egg. It is hungry.
Chrysalis A full grown Caterpillar spins a case around itself. The larva is now called a chrysalis or pupa.
Adult Butterfly The newly formed butterfly emerges through the chrysalis. The adult butterfly sits for awhile until it is ready to fly.
The Life Cycle of a Butterfly Egg Larva Chrysalis Adult Butterfly