Are there five stages of an insect?

Yes, insects typically undergo five stages in their life cycle, particularly in those that undergo complete metamorphosis. These stages are egg, larva, pupa, and adult. Some insects may also have a nymph stage instead of a larval stage if they undergo incomplete metamorphosis, resulting in three main stages: egg, nymph, and adult. The five-stage process is most commonly associated with insects like butterflies and beetles.