A cocoon is distinct from both a pupa and chrysalis. It is a hard, silk shell that a moth larva weaves around itself before it enters the pupa stage of metamorphosis.

Raising butterflies from the larval stage to the adult stage can be a satisfying and educational hobby. It allows you to observe the amazing transformational metamorphosis at home within the safety of ...

Black swallowtail butterflies are pollinators, often seen in fields, farmlands and urban areas. The female butterfly lays eggs on specific plants, like dill, which serve as food for the hatching ...

Papilio is a picture book told in three parts about three stages of a butterfly's life (there are really four stages but egg time is pretty boring). It's also written and illustrated by three friends.

Papilio is a picture book told in three parts about three stages of a butterfly's life (there are really four stages but egg time is pretty boring). It's also written and illustrated by three friends.