How do butterflies live?

Butterflies are insects that undergo complete metamorphosis, starting their lives as eggs, then larvae (caterpillars), pupae (chrysalises), and finally adults. They are found in a variety of habitats, from gardens and meadows to forests and wetlands. Butterflies are herbivorous, feeding on nectar from flowers using their long, coiled proboscis. During their caterpillar stage, they often feed on leaves or plants. Butterflies play an important role in pollination, transferring pollen from flower to flower. The lifespan of an adult butterfly is typically short, often only a few weeks. They reproduce by laying eggs on specific plants, which hatch into caterpillars. The caterpillars then undergo metamorphosis to become adult butterflies.