Build the Monarch Butterfly Life Cycle with LEGOs

Build the 4 stages of the Monarch butterfly life cycle – with LEGO® bricks!

A few years ago, we were able to watch two Monarch butterflies emerge from their chrysalides.  It was pretty amazing.  The boys have always loved animals and nature, especially Gresham.  We have a post coming with spring building projects, but we decided that this LEGO® Monarch life cycle deserves its own post!

After studying pictures of the Monarch butterfly life cycle, Gresham built the egg, caterpillar, and chrysalis.  I did most of the butterfly.

Stage 1:  Egg (See the white square above!)

Stage 2:  Caterpillar

Stage 3:  Chrysalis

Stage 4:  Butterfly

(This butterfly does not bear a ton of resemblance to a real Monarch!  I tried.  At least the colors are right – there is just not a way to get a realistic level of detail at this scale of building. 🙂 )

My 11 year old found these pieces that allow the wings to move:

Now we just need some LEGO® milkweed, and we’ll be all set!

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