Butterflies, as free as they may seem, were once creatures incapable of flying along their own paths. As caterpillars, their mobility confines them and limits their abilities. Through their development in metamorphosis, caterpillars turn into an independent insect worth marveling over. In the novel In the Time of the Butterflies by Julia Alvarez, the symbol of a butterfly fits Patria Mercedes Mirabal well because her views on the rebellion change suddenly and dramatically, from isolation to involvement
black and the body is creamy white. The full grown larva is 1/2 to 3/4 inch (12 to 20 mm) long, has a brown or black head capsule and thoracic shield. The body is usually creamy white but turns slightly pink when mature (Figure 23). Unlike other caterpillar larvae that feed inside the fruit, such as oriental fruit moth and lesser apple worm, the codling moth larva feeds in the center on flesh and seeds. The others feed on flesh away from the center.
The monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus), sometimes called the milkweed butterfly, is a flying insect known for its large size and unique color. It comes from the family of Danaine which is a subgroup of the Nymphalidae family. The monarch butterfly’s wingspan averages from 90-100 mm. Though the veins on a female are thicker than those found on a male, both male and female monarchs have bright orange wings marked by black veins and a black border with two rows of spots. The breeding season for Monarch
The Very Hungry Caterpillar: picture book The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Eric Carle, United States, June 1969, Hamish Hamilton (pub) Summary of the Book The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle is a classic tale, focussed on a newly hatched caterpillar who spends a week eating various foods. From apples and pears, to cupcakes and salami, it’s no surprise when the caterpillar find himself with a stomach ache. He then munches his way through a leaf before encasing himself in a cacoon. Two weeks later
I want them to make comparisons with the poster and the story of the caterpillar. “At the second stage, caterpillars spend their time eating and sleeping as the character of the story we read. Do you remember?” What does he eat?” so, students will mention what the caterpillar eats. In this way, they will remember the story and make comparisons. Also, I show them a brief video that supports the explanation: https://www.youtube