Egg CaterpillarChrysalisButterfly

Egg Caterpillar Chrysalis Butterfly

refers to the stages of development from an egg to an adult Cycle repeats

4 stage life cycle

Egg Larva Pupa Adult

Take a closer look at your completed board. Does the young resemble the adult? For the four insects ( butterfly, ladybug, mosquito, honey bee ) the young looks very different from the adult. This process of evolution and change is known as ….

About 88% of all insects have a 4-stage life cycle and go through complete metamorphosis. The remaining 12% —including dragonflies and grasshoppers— have a 3-stage life cycle and go through simple metamorphosis.

3 stage life cycle

Many young insects shed their skin more than once and grow a new one in order to grow. This process is known as Moulting

Remove the covers on the containers. Now try and complete the board and name each stage correctly!

Watch a dragonfly emerging from its nymph!

Summary Life Cycle is important as it ensures the continued survival of the species and prevents it from becoming extinct.

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