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Playful Patterns
A butterfly's wings have beautiful patterns. Some have shapes that look like fake eyes. Others have spots and stripes. Can you guess why this insect is named a zebra butterfly?
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Splendid Scales
A butterfly's color comes from thousands of tiny scales on its wings. The scales have an unsual texture, or feel. The scales can reflect light in a rainbow of rich colors.
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Life Stages
A butterfly goes through a life cycle called metamorphosis. It begins as an egg. A tiny caterpillar squirms out of the egg. Then it forms a chrysalis around itself. Finally, an adult butterfly wriggles out!
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