Question
What is the third stage (after larva) in the lifecycle of a butterfly called?
This question was previously asked in
RRB NTPC 2019 CBT 1 Question Paper (8-Mar-2021) (Shift 2)
The correct answer is
Pupa
Butterfly Lifecycle Stages Explained
The lifecycle of a butterfly progresses through four distinct stages. Understanding this sequence is essential for biology.
Butterfly Life Stages Overview
- Egg: The first stage, laid by an adult butterfly.
- Larva (Caterpillar): The second stage, focused on eating and growing after hatching.
- Pupa (Chrysalis): The third stage, where the larva transforms into a butterfly. This is the stage of metamorphosis.
- Adult (Butterfly): The final, winged stage responsible for reproduction.
Identifying the Third Stage
The question asks for the third stage in the butterfly's lifecycle, specifically the one that occurs after the larva stage.
Based on the standard sequence:
- 1st Stage: Egg
- 2nd Stage: Larva
- 3rd Stage: Pupa
- 4th Stage: Adult
Therefore, the Pupa stage is the third stage and follows the Larva (caterpillar) stage.
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