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Butterflies and moths have very interesting life _______.

The cycle begins with a tiny ______ laid on a leaf. From this egg  _{_______________} a caterpillar that eats and eats.

Once the caterpillar reaches the right ________ it begins looking around for somewhere to make a  _________ .

After a couple of weeks the butterfly _________ from the pupa. It sits for about an hour while its __________ grow stronger and dry before taking off to explore its surroundings.

Most butterflies are nectar feeders using their long ___________ like a straw to gather _____________ from flowers.

Butterflies are insects so they have ______ legs and three main body parts, the head, __________and abdomen. Butterflies also have _________ wings.