• Butterflies live to reproduce, they reproduce and die shortly after laying eggs. Male butterflies release chemicals called pheromones in their wings and attract as many females as possible. The female's eggs are fertilized, they lay them in a safe place and flies off. The eggs will hatch after about nine days. The young caterpillars face many dangers and have no one to protect them. Many caterpillars die, either because of their cannibal siblings or because of their natural predators.
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