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Put simply - it doesn't ! The majority of a butterfly's life is spent as a larva (caterpillar). Once they pupate and reach adulthood - their sole purpose is to mate. Adult butterflies only live a few days - just long enough to mate and (in the female's case) lay eggs. The caterpillars are left to fend for themselves.

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