Monarch Butterfly | Life Cycle, Facts & Migration

The Monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) has a fascinating and complex lifecycle consisting of four main stages: 1. Egg Stage -Duration: 3-5 days - The female Monarch lays tiny, cream-colored eggs, usually on the underside of milkweed leaves. The eggs are oval-shaped and about the size of a pinhead. 2. Larva (Caterpillar) Stage Duration:About 10-14 days - After hatching, the caterpillar, or larva, emerges. It is small and white initially, but quickly grows, developing characteristic black, white

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