Butterflies are unique and lovely creatures with numerous instrinsic, aesthetic, educational, environmental and scientific values here on planet Earth. During the month of August, Juniper Village’s signature Alive In All Seasons activity programing focuses on the environment. Here at The Spearly Center, we were thrilled as we hatched over 30 live butterflies during our Release A Butterfly with your Spearly Sidekick annual event.
Butterflies and moths are advanced insects and develop through a process called complete metamorphosis, which derives from a greek word meaning transformation or change in shape. This process involves four stages, each of which looks completely different: The egg, caterpillar (or larva), chrysalis (or pupa), and adult.
Eggs are very small and are usually attached to leaves or stems in nature. Caterpillars have interesting colors, stripes or patterns, and sometimes have hair-like spines. During this phase their main job is to eat and grow. The chrysalis stage is the cocoon stage, and the structure of the adult butterfly is formed. Finally, the adult butterfly emerges with wings full of color and beauty. At that point, they are set free in the wild to start this fascinating life cycle all over again.
This informative and interactive event was enjoyed by residents and staff alike. If you would like to learn more or grow and release your own magnificent butterflies, contact Insect Lore atwww.insectlore.com.
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