http://www.enchantedlearning.com/coloring/lifecycles.shtml
For quick reference refer to these simple lifecycle sequence cards that show changes for butterflies, ants, beetles, moths, mosquitos and silkworms. These cards are great for printing and using in a variety of ways to explain the changes these creatures go through from egg to adult. Some cards are available in Spanish, Italian, French and German. Suitable for junior and primary levels.
http://www.biology-resources.com/insects-01.html
Explains clearly with annotated drawings the life cycles of butterfly, mosquito, housefly, aphid, honey-bee and locust. Suitable for middle primary and above.
http://www.landcareresearch.co.nz/education/insects_spiders/insects/lifecycles.asp
Explore this site in either te reo Māori or English and learn about the life cycles of insects; there are other facts available on spiders. Suitable for upper primary and above.
http://videos.howstuffworks.com/hsw/12776-insect-metamorphosis-characteristics-of-insects-video.htm
Short video clips explain metamorphosis in general, including examples of both complete and incomplete metamorphic cycles. Suitable for all levels.
http://search.digitalnz.org/insects
Search for digital resources about insects from many New Zealand websites; includes images, newspaper articles, research papers and more.
