How Long Does Butterfly Mating and Reproduction Take?
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Butterfly mating lasts from over ten minutes to several hours, varying by species and individual. Males generally die 2 to 3 days after mating, and females die soon after laying eggs, sometimes with a few eggs still unlaid. Females usually lay eggs on the underside of leaves, with color and shape varying by species, commonly round or spherical.