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Which animals have life cycles similar to a butterfly


Insects going through complete metamorphosis have four life cycle stages: egg, larva, pupa, and adult. Examples are butterflies, moths, flies, ants, wasps, and beetles. Larvae look completely different than their adult forms.

Which animal has a similar life cycle as the butterfly?

Butterflies, moths, beetles, flies and bees have complete metamorphosis. The young (called a larva instead of a nymph) is very different from the adults. It also usually eats different types of food. There are four stages in the metamorphosis of butterflies and moths: egg, larva, pupa, and adult.

What animals are like butterflies?

Butterflies and moths have many things in common, including scales that cover their bodies and wings. These scales are actually modified hairs. Butterflies and moths belong to the order Lepidoptera (from the Greek lepis meaning scale and pteron meaning wing). Moth and three butterlies.

Is the life cycle of a frog and a butterfly are the same?

With both the butterfly and the frog, the stages follow in a sequential form. Life begins as an egg and progesses through metamorphosis until the frog and the butterfly are both fully grown. The cycle continues for each generation of a frog and a butterfly.

What animals have similar life cycles?

Reptiles, fish, and birds have similar life cycles. Most of these animals lay eggs. Reptiles lay eggs on dry land. Fish lay eggs in water.