Let’s go step by step to solve this butterfly life cycle worksheet.
We are given four stages of a butterfly’s life, and we need to:
1. Match each picture with the correct word from the box:
adult,
pupa,
egg,
larva
2. Number them in the correct order (1 = first stage, 4 = last stage)
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Step 1: Know the correct order of the butterfly life cycle.
The life cycle of a butterfly has 4 stages in this order:
→
Egg →
Larva (caterpillar) →
Pupa (chrysalis) →
Adult (butterfly)
So the numbering should be:
- Egg = Stage 1
- Larva = Stage 2
- Pupa = Stage 3
- Adult = Stage 4
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Step 2: Look at each picture and match it to the right word.
Picture 1 (top left): A colorful butterfly with wings → that’s the
adult
Picture 2 (top right): A green striped caterpillar → that’s the
larva
Picture 3 (bottom left): A gray hanging chrysalis → that’s the
pupa
Picture 4 (bottom right): Leaves with small white dots → those are
eggs
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Step 3: Assign stage numbers based on the correct order.
Remember:
Egg → 1
Larva → 2
Pupa → 3
Adult → 4
So:
- Butterfly (adult) → Stage 4
- Caterpillar (larva) → Stage 2
- Chrysalis (pupa) → Stage 3
- Eggs on leaves → Stage 1
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Final Answer:
Top Left (butterfly):
Stage Number:
4
Word:
adult
Top Right (caterpillar):
Stage Number:
2
Word:
larva
Bottom Left (chrysalis):
Stage Number:
3
Word:
pupa
Bottom Right (eggs on leaves):
Stage Number:
1
Word:
egg
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of life cycle of a butterfly worksheet for 2nd grade.
