Both butterflies and moths have a four-part life cycle: egg, larva (caterpillar), cocoon (moth) or chrysalis (butterfly), and winged adult. The caterpillar phase is perhaps the most interesting.

The four stages in a butterfly’s life cycle include egg, caterpillar, pupa, and adult. Let’s discuss these in detail below: 1.Egg: A butterfly starts its life as an egg. The female butterfly ...

4th level; Life cycles Butterfly Life Cycle. All living things require the correct conditions to grow. Seed germination is dependent on the correct temperature whilst plants require nutrients.