2.  Butterflies lay their eggs on the plants that will provide food for their young when they hatch.

3.  The larvae or caterpillar hatches from the egg. It begins to eat almost immediately.

4.  Caterpillars shed their skins to form a chrysalis or cocoon.

5.  When the chrysalis hatches, a butterfly emerges, however, it takes some time for its wings to dry.

6.  Finally, the butterfly is ready to soar.

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