Butterfly With Four Birthdays (1965)

One of the A/V Geek’s favorite filmmakers, Sid Laverents, makes an educational film about the life cycle of the butterfly. Discusses the life cycle of the Anis swallowtail butterfly, highlighting its transformation from a caterpillar to an adult butterfly through four distinct stages: egg, caterpillar (larvae), pupa (chrysalis), and adult. It explains the butterfly’s feeding habits, mating process, and the instinctual behaviors it exhibits throughout its life. The narrative emphasizes the beauty and complexity of nature, encouraging viewers to appreciate the often-overlooked wonders around them.

Keywords
butterfly, caterpillar, Anis swallowtail, life cycle, metamorphosis, egg, larvae, chrysalis, instinct, nature, appreciation

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