Butterflies and Moths

The second grade classes have started a study comparing the Painted Lady Butterfly and Luna Moth life cycles. We received Painted Lady Butterfly larvae and a Luna Moth pupa for each classroom. Both species have been put in their habitats and we are watching our larvae molt and grow, pupate, and emerge as adults. Our Luna Moth pupa is in the resting stage before emerging as an adult. The life cycle process is called Metamorphosis. The biggest difference is that Butterflies make a chrysalis and the moth makes a cocoon.

Painted Lady Life Cycle

Luna Moth Life Cycle