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title: "Butterflies in science"
url: "https://www.mountcarmelhigh.co.uk/news/2024-06-26-butterflies-in-science"
school: "Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School"
---

# Butterflies in science

  ![Image of Butterflies in science](https://files.schudio.com/mountcarmelhigh/images/news/20240613_104358074_-_no_photo_permission.jpg)  26 June 2024

#### **Over the course of three weeks, as a component of the Science Ecosystems unit, Year 7 Mount Carmel pupils had first hand experience of the metamorphosis that takes place as part of the life cycle of a butterfly.**

In pairs, pupils cared for a butterfly from the larval, caterpillar stage, until they formed a chrysalis. Pupils then transferred the chrysalis to a special habitat net, until they emerged as butterflies 7-10 days later. All the butterflies are Vanessa cardui, commonly known as a painted lady.

During their Science lessons Year 7 classes gathered together in the Eco Garden to enjoy the release of their butterflies. There are lots of wildflowers in the Eco Garden, which provides a great habitat for butterflies. Some butterflies flew away immediately, while others happily rested on pupils, feeding on the oranges.

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