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It will always depend on the species. Some may stay in the larva stage (caterpillar) for a year, and may spend a whole winter in the pupa stage (as a chrysalis.) The painted lady butterfly (which is one of the most common butterflies in the world) can take as few as 3 weeks to complete its metamorphosis.

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How long does a butterfly stay in the chrysalis?

The length of time a caterpillar takes to go through metamorphosis depends on the species. Some take as little as two weeks, others take months. Look up the species in a field guide or on Google to find out more about the life cycle of specific species.


What is it called when a worm changes to a butterfly?

ALL butterflies come from cocoons. No they don't. Moths come from cocoons. Butterflies come from a chrysalis. Actually moths do too, but the caterpillars of moths make a cocoon around themselves before becoming a chrysalis inside the cocoon.


How many weaks does it takes a butterfly to make a cocoon?

The egg usually takes 10 days for the egg to hatch. The caterpillar (or larva) live about two weeks to a month. The chrysalis (or pupa) - takes about 3 - 5 minutes, it can take as little as 10 days, but some species take over the winter (hibernate) before the adult hatches. The adult (or imago) - can live from a week up to a year depending on the species.


How big does a butterfly grow to?

It depends on the species. Queen Alexandra's Birdwing butterfly is the largest butterfly in the world with the female reaching a wingspan of 31 cm.Answer:Female Queen Alexandra's Birdwings, the largest butterfly, can reach a wingspan of 12.2 inches and a body length of 3.2 inchesIt depends on the species. Some can be as big as a dinner plate !It depends on the species. Queen Alexandra's Birdwing butterfly is the largest butterfly in the world with the female reaching a wingspan of 31 cm.Butterflies are all different sizes. The biggest butterfly is the Queen Alexandria Birdwing. The butterfly has a wingspan of 11 to 12 inches.Butterflies don't grow, when they come out of the chrysalis and stretch their wings, that's it. The largest butterfly variety is in Papua New Guinea, and it's got a wingspan of 1 foot.It is known as the Queen Alexandra's birdwing


How long does it take a catrepillar to become a butterfly?

The time it takes for a caterpillar to become a butterfly varies depending on the species. It typically ranges from a few weeks to a few months, with factors like temperature, food availability, and species influencing the duration of the process.