Why do butterflies only live for a short space of time?

Question: Why do butterflies only live for a short space of time?
- Keywords:
  butterfly,
  insect,
  lifespan
Asked by Dylanpanna to Sarah, Min on 23 Apr 2020.
- Min Yap answered on 23 Apr 2020:
  
  They actually live a long time, if you consider that they started as a caterpillar. But as butterflies, they are delicate and their lifespan is highly dependent on the environment and climate. They can last from days to weeks.