Why do butterflies only have a life span of a few days/weeks? What is the point?
That’s right. Some insects might seem to live for only a few days but have actually lived for months or even years going through different stages of their life cycle. Remember that butterflies start out as an egg, then they become a larva (or caterpillar), eating as much as they can so they can transform into a butterfly. Then they form a pupa and might spend weeks developing into an adult butterfly that starts looking for a mate as soon as possible to make more eggs. So remember that the whole life of a butterfly includes it’s larval and pupating stage, not just the part you see.
