How a caterpillar becomes a Butterfly?

Caterpillars go through a process called metamorphosis, which is a Greek word that means "transformation" or "change in shape". Metamorphosis has four stages, including the pupa and the adult stage:
Pupa
The caterpillar stops eating and becomes a pupa, also called a chrysalis. The chrysalis is soft at first, but hardens up to protect the developing butterfly. The caterpillar wiggles and twists until the chrysalis splits and falls off.
Adult
The butterfly breaks free from the chrysalis and spreads its wings. The butterfly has long legs, long antennae, compound eyes, and a mouth that sips nectar.
During metamorphosis, the caterpillar dissolves into a soup-like substance using enzymes triggered by hormones. Its tissues, limbs, organs, and imaginal discs then begin changing. For example, the imaginal discs move to their correct positions, and the caterpillar sprouts new colors, wings, long legs and antennae, and better, larger eyes.
The metamorphosis takes place over a few weeks or months. For example, after one week, the butterfly's digestive system is well on its way, and by day 16, the butterfly's legs, wings, eyes, and mouth are all present and in working order.

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