The given figure displays life cycle of a butterfly and various figure of cycle as adult, pupal, egg and larval stage can be seen in the diagram.
Adult stage which is mainly considered initial chapter of process, so butterfly migrate to north direction and find a mating partner. Moreover, after mating eggs are laid in milkweed for further curriculum. However, egg starts to hatch within 14 days, a newly hatched larva is developed form the egg. Developed larva also known as caterpillar resides on milkweed until the next curriculum arises.
Larval stage consist of caterpillar rapping itself in a shape of tomb with attaching itself to a solid structure. Furthermore, within 10 days pupal stage begins which lies in the formation of chrysalis and newly developed butterfly migrates towards southern hemisphere within 6 months.
Overall, life cycle of a butterfly span is about 6 months from the initial phase to being adult and migrating to the south. Milkweed plays a major role for shelter and nutrients for the species.