My Science, Health and Physical Education Guide
Part 1 - Science
Lesson 3 - Lifecycle of a Butterfly
2. Fill in the blanks with correct words.
Answer 👉
a. Larva (caterpillar) is voracious stage of the lifecycle of a butterfly.
b. The shell that covers pupa is called puparium or cocoon.
c. There are four stages in the lifecycle of a butterfly.
3. Answer the following questions.
a. What is lifecycle?
Answer 👉 Lifecycle refers to the stages of growth and development that an organism goes through from birth to death.
b. Write names of any three insects which have four stages in their lifecycle.
Answer 👉 Some examples of insects that have four stages in their lifecycle are bees, mosquitoes, and flies.
c. Briefly explain the lifecycle of a butterfly
Answer 👉 The lifecycle of a butterfly consists of four stages. First, the female butterfly lays eggs on the under surface of leaves. The eggs hatch into larvae or caterpillars in a few days. The caterpillar eats leaves voraciously and grows in size. Once the caterpillar has stopped eating, it secretes a saliva-like substance and wraps itself with it. This stage is known as the pupa stage. The pupa does not eat or appear to be active. The pupa is covered in a shell called a cocoon. After a few days, the cocoon breaks, and the adult butterfly emerges. The adult butterfly then starts laying eggs, and the lifecycle of a butterfly continues.
