Insect Metamorphosis Comparison

Riker mount of insect metamorphosis for comparison.

Compare the stages of simple (hemimetabolous) metamorphosis to those of complete (holometabolous) metamorphosis with this display.

In simple metamorphosis the insect has only 3 life stages: egg, nymph (looks like a smaller, wingless adult), and adult. This type of development is shown using specimens from a grasshopper. With complete metamorphosis there are 4 distinct stages: egg, larva (a worm-like stage), pupa (non-feeding and sessile), and finally adult. These stages are represented using butterfly specimens.

All specimens are clearly labeled and presented in a 6×8" display.