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[[Image:Butterfly.jpg|right|thumb|The Milbert's Tortoiseshell butterfly]]
A '''butterfly''' is an insect belonging to the order Lepidoptera. They are known for their delicate and beautiful wings and for their life cycle beginning as a [[caterpillar]] (or larva). The transformation from caterpillar into butterfly is an example of [[metamorphosis]]. The purpose of the stage as a caterpillar is for growth - the multi-legged caterpillar may shed its skin four times. [http://bsi.montana.edu/web/kidsbutterfly/life-cycle] Most caterpillars consume leaves, and eat abundantly. The caterpillar stage may last two weeks. [http://www.monarchbutterflyusa.com/Cycle.htm]
A '''butterfly''' is an insect belonging to the order Lepidoptera. They are known for their delicate and beautiful wings and for their life cycle beginning as a [[caterpillar]] (or larva). The transformation from caterpillar into butterfly is an example of [[metamorphosis]]. The purpose of the stage as a caterpillar is for growth - the multi-legged caterpillar may shed its skin four times. [http://bsi.montana.edu/web/kidsbutterfly/life-cycle] Most caterpillars consume leaves, and eat abundantly. The caterpillar stage may last two weeks. [http://www.monarchbutterflyusa.com/Cycle.htm]