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Butterfly life cycle diagram template

A butterfly life cycle diagram shows children how one small egg becomes a butterfly. This example puts the four stages on a big loop with arrows, so it is clear the cycle starts again, and adds how long each stage lasts for painted ladies, four new words such as larva and pupa, a fun fact and a checklist for watching a butterfly kit at home or in class.

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Butterfly life cycle diagram example showing four stages on a loop with arrows, stage times and key words to learn, a checklist for watching a butterfly kit
Everything in this example is editable. Replace the labels, move the shapes and adapt the layout to your work.

How to use this template

  1. Draw the four stages

    Start with the egg at the top and go round: caterpillar, chrysalis, then butterfly. Let your child colour each circle.

  2. Add the times

    Write how long each stage lasts. If you have a butterfly kit, swap in the real dates as they happen.

  3. Learn the words

    Add the science words to sticky notes, then ask your child to point to the stage each word belongs to.

Questions about this template

Can I add photos from our butterfly kit?

Yes. Add a photo beside each stage and write the date you saw it, as the kit checklist suggests.

Do I need an account to use it?

No. Open the template and edit it in your browser. Your work saves on this device. An account is optional if you want to sync your workspace.

Can I export the finished diagram?

Yes. Use Export in the editor to save a PNG, SVG or PDF, or download an editable .epicdraw backup.

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