How to Draw the Parts of a Butterfly Life Cycle

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The life cycle of a butterfly can be depicted by a series of drawings that aren't too difficult to make yourself or to ask members of a class to draw for themselves. This article will show what to do so that you can learn about or teach others about the butterfly's life cycle.

  1. How.com.vn English: Step 1 Draw egg(s).
    This is a simple design; draw something that looks like a bean or a small cylinder to serve as a butterfly's egg.
    • Draw the egg situated on a leaf. Butterflies usually lay their eggs on specific plant leaves, such as the swan plant.
      How.com.vn English: Step 1 Draw egg(s).
    • Draw a text box. Inside of the text box, write egg. Then draw a line pointing to the picture of the egg. From this point, you'll shortly be able to draw a line to connect to the next picture.
  2. How.com.vn English: Step 2 Draw larva.
    Larva looks a bit like a worm. Thus, draw the larva in the shape of a worm. Draw it on a leaf, where it would usually be found.
    • Draw a line pointing to the picture of larva(caterpillar) and label it larva. Shortly you'll be able to draw a line to connect it to the next picture.
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  3. How.com.vn English: Step 3 Draw pupa.
    The pupa is a cocoon that the larva makes by shedding its skin. Draw the pupa (cocoon) hanging on a leaf. Draw a line pointing to the picture of the pupa and label it pupa.
    • Shortly you'll be able to draw a line to connect to the last picture.
  4. How.com.vn English: Step 4 Draw the adult butterfly.
    Draw it sitting on a leaf, stem, flower or piece of fruit. Draw a line pointing to the picture and label it.
  5. How.com.vn English: Step 5 Color in each of the drawings as befits the type of butterfly you're using as the example.
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    What is meant by "adult"?
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    The adult butterfly is simply what most people think of as a butterfly with full wings. (A juvenile butterfly would be a caterpillar.)
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      • Pencil/pen
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      • Square paper

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