An insect egg may hatch into what?

Here's why:

* Complete Metamorphosis: Many insects undergo a process called complete metamorphosis. This means they have four distinct life stages:

* Egg: The first stage, where the insect begins its development.

* Larva: The second stage, where the insect primarily focuses on eating and growing. This stage can be quite different from the adult form. Think of caterpillars, grubs, or maggots.

* Pupa: The third stage, where the insect undergoes a dramatic transformation within a protective casing (like a chrysalis or cocoon).

* Adult: The final stage, where the insect is sexually mature and focuses on reproduction.

* Incomplete Metamorphosis: Some insects undergo incomplete metamorphosis, which has three life stages:

* Egg: The first stage, similar to complete metamorphosis.

* Nymph: The second stage, where the insect looks like a smaller version of the adult but lacks wings.

* Adult: The final stage, where the insect reaches its full size and develops wings.

So, to summarize: While an insect egg will eventually become an adult, the first stage it hatches into is either a larva (complete metamorphosis) or a nymph (incomplete metamorphosis).