Caterpillars undergo a fascinating process called metamorphosis to become butterflies. This process includes distinct stages: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa (chrysalis), and adult butterfly. Following the larval stage, the caterpillar enters the pupal stage, where it forms a chrysalis and undergoes significant transformation. Inside the chrysalis, the caterpillar's tissues are broken down and reorganized into the structures of a butterfly. Eventually, the adult butterfly emerges, ready to fly and continue the lifecycle. Metamorphosis not only highlights the complexity of insect development but also symbolizes transformation and change in nature.