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Caterpillars have four different 

stages in their life cycle, each 

one has a different purpose. 

The egg is a tiny, round, oval, or 

cylindrical object. The female 

attaches the egg to leaves, 

stems, or other objects, usually 

on or near the intended 

caterpillar food.

The caterpillar (or larva) is the long, worm-like 

stage of the butterfly. It often has an 

interesting pattern of stripes or patches, and it 

may have spine-like hairs. It is the feeding and 

growth stage. As it grows, it sheds its skin four 

or more times so as to enclose its rapidly 

growing body.

The pupa is the transformation 

stage. The caterpillar tissues 

are broken down and the adult 

insect's structures are formed. 

The chrysalis of most species is 

brown or green and blends into 

the background. 

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