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How does a caterpillar turn into a butterfly?

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One day, the caterpillar stops eating, hangs upside down from a twig or leaf and spins itself a silky cocoon or molts into a shiny chrysalis. Within its protective casing, the caterpillar radically transforms its body, eventually emerging as a butterfly or moth. read more

In short, for a caterpillar to turn into a butterfly, it digests itself using enzymes triggered by hormones. Then, sleeping cells (similar to stem cells) grow into the body parts of the future butterfly. read more

Four Parts: Finding a Caterpillar Preparing a Caterpillar Habitat Caring for Your Caterpillar Taking Care of Butterfly Pupae Community Q&A Taking care of a caterpillar until they change into a butterfly can be a rewarding experience for adults and children alike. read more

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