When an insect molts it loses its old exoskeleton and grows a larger one to replace it. Caterpillars molt four to five times during their development. It causes an insect to molt. Amphibians, most fish, and most reptiles are ectothermic. EGG Butterflies and moths hatch from eggs.
Butterflies usually lay their eggs on leaves.
They are oviparous . The emergents house many birds and insects. An endangered species is a group of animals that is dwindling in numbers and may go extinct soon. Many species of butterflies are endangered, including Queen Alexandra's Birdwing . Endothermic animals generate their own body heat to maintain their body temperature, which is usually higher than that of the surroundings.