Take the monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus ... the caterpillar finds a suitable place to change from a caterpillar into a pupa. The caterpillar will spin a silken pad on a horizontal substrate.

DESCRIPTION: The monarch is a large orange butterfly that flies with its wings held in a ... Larvae in the final stages of development stop feeding to search for a location to form a pupa, or ...

The monarch butterfly is easily identified by its bold orange, black and white coloring. This fascinating insect goes through an amazing life cycle consisting of four stages: egg, larvae ...

Monarch butterflies are making their flight north after wintering in Mexico. Here's what to know about the fascinating, fragile traveler.