Butterfly Life Cycle Worksheet Solution
This worksheet asks you to
number and name each stage of the butterfly life cycle, following the arrows in the diagram.
Let’s go through each stage in order:
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✔ Step-by-Step Explanation:
The butterfly undergoes a
complete metamorphosis, which means it goes through
four distinct stages:
1.
Egg
2.
Larva (Caterpillar)
3.
Pupa (Chrysalis)
4.
Adult Butterfly
Now let's match these with the images on the worksheet using the arrows:
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🔁 Follow the Arrows:
Start at the
top:
➡️ The
adult butterfly lays eggs → This is the
first stage in the cycle.
So, let’s number them
in order:
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🌱 Stage 1: Egg
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Image: A leaf with small round white dots (eggs).
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Location: Top right.
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Label: 1. Egg
> 💡 The adult butterfly lays eggs on a leaf. These are tiny and often look like little pearls.
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🐛 Stage 2: Larva (Caterpillar)
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Image: A striped, segmented worm-like creature.
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Location: Bottom right.
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Label: 2. Larva (Caterpillar)
> 💡 The egg hatches into a caterpillar. It eats lots of leaves and grows quickly.
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🪞 Stage 3: Pupa (Chrysalis)
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Image: A hanging cocoon or chrysalis.
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Location: Bottom left.
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Label: 3. Pupa (Chrysalis)
> 💡 The caterpillar forms a protective casing called a chrysalis. Inside, it transforms into a butterfly.
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🦋 Stage 4: Adult Butterfly
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Image: A fully formed butterfly with wings.
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Location: Top center.
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Label: 4. Adult Butterfly
> 💡 After transformation, the butterfly emerges from the chrysalis. It flies away to find food and mates.
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✔ Final Answer (Fill in the blanks):
| Number | Stage Name |
|--------|--------------------|
| 1 | Egg |
| 2 | Larva (Caterpillar)|
| 3 | Pupa (Chrysalis) |
| 4 | Adult Butterfly |
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🔁 How to Fill the Worksheet:
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Top Right (Leaf with Eggs): Write
1. Egg
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Bottom Right (Caterpillar): Write
2. Larva (Caterpillar)
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Bottom Left (Chrysalis): Write
3. Pupa (Chrysalis)
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Top Center (Butterfly): Write
4. Adult Butterfly
> ⏩ Follow the arrows: Egg → Caterpillar → Chrysalis → Butterfly → Back to Egg.
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🎯 Summary:
The butterfly life cycle is a fascinating example of
complete metamorphosis:
1.
Egg
2.
Larva (Caterpillar)
3.
Pupa (Chrysalis)
4.
Adult Butterfly
This cycle repeats as new butterflies lay eggs and start the process again.
✔ You’ve now completed the worksheet!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of life cycle of a butterfly worksheet for kindergarten.
