1. Metamorphosis
Insect Life Cycle

3. A rigid exoskeleton requires molting to grow

4. The number of times an insect molts is specific to the type of insect
The number of times an insect molts is specific to the type of insect. Each growth satge is called an instar.
After hatching from an egg, the insect is called the first instar.
After the first molt, the insect is called the second instar (and so on).

5. Most insects begin their lives as eggs
The female deposits her eggs in a place where the emerging young can develop (host plant)
Insects complete their life cycle in in one of two ways : simple or complex metamorphosis.

6. Simple Metamorphosis

7. Young insects are called nymphs
Nymphs molt several times and grow bigger each time
Nymphs do not have fully developed wings
Adults and nymphs usually appear togethre on the same food plants or in the same habitat

8. Leaf Footed Bug Metamorphosis

9. Cricket Life Cycle

10. Complex Metomorphosis

11. The young in a complex metamorphosis are called larva (plural larvae)
Larvae look nothing like the adult
The larvae stage usually does the most feeding
Larvae often form cocoons
The main role of the adult is reproduction
The larvae often appear in different habitats than adults

12. Beetle Life Cycle

13. Lady Beetle Life Cycle

14. Wasp Life Cycle

15. Life cycle of a Butterfly