Butterfly Life Cycle Stages
The Pupa (Chrysalis) Stage:
The pupa hardens about an hour after being exposed to the air. The pupa becomes a shell that is usually a bronze colour with golden highlights. The pupa hangs without moving for a week. Inside the pupa there is a lot happening. The caterpillar is changing its body into a butterfly. This is called metamorphosis.
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