Eggs

<Light green color
Spherical shape
Laid singly on a plant
Temperature affects speed of development

Larva

Undergoes five molts
Changes color as it grows
Forms bristles
Produces a silk button to suspend from

Chrysalis

Brownish with gold flecks
Soft for first few days
Wiggles as a defense mechanism
Adults emerge in 7-10 days

Adult

Reach productive maturity in 5-7 days
Wing span is approximately 2 and half inches
Female can lay up to 500 eggs in her lifetime

Learn about painted ladies in the larval, pupal, and adult stages, with emphasis on the larval stage. This video covers habitat setup, maintenance, care, and feeding, along with some answers to frequently asked questions about painted ladies.

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