The transformation of a butterfly, known as complete metamorphosis, is a four-stage life cycle: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa (chrysalis), and adult. During the pupal stage, the caterpillar’s body breaks down and is rebuilt into a new form, culminating in the emergence of the winged adult butterfly. A beautiful video by @ruiruito | Roar Wildlife News

20K views · 835 reactions | Behind the scenes of our new butterfly-emergence experience! Biologist Tim Wong on how your visit—and the free-flying butterflies you'll see here—contributes to rainforest conservation. | California Academy of Sciences | Facebook

257K views · 1.6K shares | We've never been so a-flutter! Visit the new butterfly-emergence experience on the top floor of our rainforest for everything from shiny chrysalises to clouds of colorful, free-flying wonder. | California Academy of Sciences | Facebook