19 Amazing Before and After Pictures of Butterfly Transformations
The transformation of a butterfly is one of the most magnificent processes we can observe in nature. The journey from caterpillar to butterfly has also become synonymous with something that starts off looking unattractive and transforms into something beautiful. But are caterpillars truly ugly?
They are an excellent example of nature’s ingenuity. Lacking means of defense, most caterpillars try to pass as something else—such as a branch or a larger animal with teeth. Their camouflage is remarkable, and it requires effort to distinguish a caterpillar from its surroundings.
Somewhat unjustly, beautiful butterflies receive all the attention, while the caterpillars remain the unsung heroes behind the scenes. We have decided to rectify this by showcasing before and after pictures of famous butterflies. Take a look.
1. Acharia Stimulea Before
Acharia Stimulea After
2. Acraga Coa Before
Acraga Coa After
3. Attacus Atlas Before
Attacus Atlas After
4. Black Swallowtail Before
Black Swallowtail After
5. Blue Morpho Before
Blue Morpho After
6. Brahmin Moth Before
Brahmin Moth After
7. Cecropia Before
Cecropia After
8. Cerura Vinula Before
Cerura Vinula After
9. Flannel Moth Before
Flannel Moth After
10. Glass Winged Butterfly Before
Glass Winged Butterfly After
11. Hubbard’s Small Silkmoth Before
Hubbard’s Small Silkmoth After
12. Lo Moth Before
Lo Moth After
13. Lsa Textula Before
Lsa Textula After
14. Isochaetes Beutenmuelleri Before
Isochaetes Beutenmuelleri After
15. Phobetron Pithecium Before
Phobetron Pithecium After
16. Pipevine Swallowtail Before
Pipevine Swallowtail After
17. Polyura Sempronius Before
18. Spicebush Swallowtail Before
Spicebush Swallowtail After
19. Spotted Apatelodes Before
Spotted Apatelodes After
So, what do you think? Are caterpillars ugly or a marvelous feat of nature’s engineering?
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