How long is the life cycle of a moth?
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How long is the life cycle of a moth?
about 65-90 days
What are the life stages of a moth?
There are four stages in the metamorphosis of butterflies and moths: egg, larva, pupa, and adult.
How many eggs does a moth lay?
Each species of moth lays a different number of eggs, and the range is vast: Some lay as few as 40 at a time, some up to 1,000. Most female moths dont live long after laying eggs, but the large number of offspring they create allow their species to carry on — sometimes in overabundance, when conditions are right.
How long does it take a caterpillar to turn into a moth?
There are four stages in the life of a caterpillar and moth. The time spent at each stage will vary depending on species and each individual insect. On average this is the length of time for each stage: Egg (3-4 days), Larval (10-14 days), Chrysalis/Pupa (10-14 days), Imago/Adult (2-5 weeks)