| After it sheds its skin, it begins to change shape to start the formation of the adult butterfly. At first it moves around a lot, especially if it is disturbed, but then it seems to go to sleep, and its case hardens as well. |
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Learning relationships by raising and studying butterflies
| After it sheds its skin, it begins to change shape to start the formation of the adult butterfly. At first it moves around a lot, especially if it is disturbed, but then it seems to go to sleep, and its case hardens as well. |
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This stage is called the pupa stage for insects in general. For butterflies is also can be called a chrysallis.
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