15 comparisons demonstrating the incredible transformations of various insect eggs into adults (16 photos)

Insects are amazing creatures that are often neighbors with us. Their life cycle is an amazing magic of transformation from egg to adult. This process is called metamorphosis and is one of the most spectacular phenomena in nature.





In each group of insects, metamorphosis occurs differently and includes different stages of development.

Nature lovers decided to show what adult insects look like compared to the eggs from which they emerge. They are so tiny that at first you can’t even believe that the transformations demonstrated below are real.

From crumb to giant snail



Blue butterfly Morpho Peleid





This is one of the most beautiful butterflies in the world. Its main distinguishing feature is its iridescent wings.

Mecynorhina torquata from the bronzeweed family



Armored bush cricket



Tropical stick insect



Jumping spider



Jumping spiders are real charmers. They are fluffy and practically harmless.

Swallowtail butterfly polyxena



Mysterious mantis



stick insect



Hercules beetle



Don't look at this guy's menacing appearance. He is absolutely harmless. He only needs a massive horn to fight his rivals.

Goliath beetle



Did you know that goliaths are the heaviest beetles in the world? Their weight can reach 47 grams.

Listotele



Heteropteryx heteropteryx



It’s amazing how such a tiny egg can eventually grow into an insect that barely fits in the palm of your hand.

Caligo butterfly



Peacock-eye