how long does it take for a caterpillar to turn into a butterfly?

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how long does it take for a caterpillar to turn into a butterfly?

2007-01-13 09:15:06 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology

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about 10 days for a monarch butterfly

2007-01-13 09:35:38 · answer #1 · answered by jojo 2 · 2⤊ 6⤋

The pupae stage is different for various species. Once the chrysalides have formed between one and 20 weeks may be required for the adult butterfly to emerge.

Many species form the chrysalides in the fall to emerge in the spring. Small species are often pupae for only a few days (see the third site below):

2007-01-13 09:34:38 · answer #2 · answered by Richard 7 · 14⤊ 0⤋

I think it's around 3 weeks, it also depends on the species.

2007-01-13 09:25:18 · answer #3 · answered by Moon Man 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋