When mature, the larva climbs to the side of the cup and spins the silk thread that attaches to the cup. After that, they undergo final molting and appear as pupae (pupae). This occurs about 18 to 20 days after receiving the egg. See "Chrysalis to Adult Butterflies" below for detailed instructions.
How long does it take for the cabbage white butterfly to turn into a butterfly?
Large White eggs are often laid in batches of 10 to 20 eggs and hatch into slightly hairy yellow and black caterpillars in about 2 weeks.
How long will the cabbage white butterfly become a pupa?
Pupae are attached with silk girdles and cremaster muscles. This stage lasts about two weeks for pupae that produce summer chicks. This stage lasts about 8 months for pupae that overwinter and produce spring chicks.
How long does the cabbage larva stay in the cocoon?
Females lay an egg under the host leaf. Eggs hatch into caterpillars after about 4 days, after which the caterpillars eat for 17 days and then become pupae for 8 days.
How long does the cabbage white butterfly live?
It takes about 30 days from egg to adult. Adult butterflies mate, lay eggs, and, if properly nourished, live for up to 3 weeks.
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