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Insects' lives: The transformations of a moth
Guided activity
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Vies d'insectes : les métamorphoses d'un papillon de nuit
Crédit : Ville de Montréal/Espace pour la vie/Mélanie Dusseault
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Dates
January 6 to April 30 2026Hours
10:30 a.m. - 10:50 a.m.Museum
Public
For allIn the shadow of a leaf, there is mystery and wonder... The metamorphosis of Québec’s largest butterfly is a succession of fascinating transformations! During this animated activity featuring insect puppets, experience the life of the cecropia moth up close. Discover its journey from a tiny egg, to a multi-coloured caterpillar, to a fluttering adult.
Duration: 20 minutes
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