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If you leave it there, and nothing else comes along and eats it, then eventually the bottom of the cocoon opens up and a moth or a butterfly struggles out. It sits in the air for a while drying out, then it flys away. If it's a moth, it lays eggs, never eats, and dies.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 10y agoi have 4 silkworms
they are now pupa
if they turn dark brown, dark red, or dark green, it is probably dead
if they turn clear or a darkish color, they are about ready to emerge
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∙ 14y agoWhen the cocoon starts turning a brownish color, it means the Caterpillar has been deceased. Normally the cocoon starts falling apart as well.
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How do you know when a caterpillar is dead when its not in a cocoon yet?
If you roll it around and try to get it's attention and it doesn't wiggle or move at all
What happens to caterpillar in the cocoon?
In a cocoon a caterpillar changes into a moth or butterfly.But if they fall they will die so if you get a caterpillar take good care don't handle to much
Why does a caterpillar make a cocoon?
The caterpillar makes a cocoon to complete the metamorphosis and turn in to a moth, butterflies make a chrysalis.
What is the name of the pouch for a caterpillar?
Cocoon
What do you call a caterpillar house?
Cocoon
What is the covering of a caterpillar when it is changing into a butterfly?
cocoon
How does a catlipillar form?
a caterpillar forms from a cocoon
What is the thing that caterpillar's go inside?
cocoon.
What is the casing spun of silk by caterpillar?
A cocoon.
What live in cacoons?
IF you mean 'cocoon' it's where the caterpillar changes into a butterfly (or moth) The cocoon protects the developing caterpillar while it goes through metamorphosis.
What happens if you take a caterpillar out of it's cocoon to early?
it will most likely not survive, to play it safe dont do it!
What animal is a part of the cocoon as the life cycle?
caterpillar
