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If a caterpillar has been in its cocoon for more than a week could it be dead?
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∙ 13y ago
Well the cocoon should start to turn a black, dark green, dark red or dark dark brown. So that's how you know if it is dead. If your not sure if it is dead try to touch it gently if it's tale (bottom area) moves its alive. That's all I can give you.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 15y agoNo, sometimes it can take up to a month for the metamorphosis
to complete. Wait longer, maybe another 2 weeks.
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∙ 13y agono. just dont touch it, it will live. it usually takes up to 3 weeks for certain catapillers. others it might take 2 weeks.
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∙ 11y agoYes
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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
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
How do you know if the caterpillar in its cocoon is dead?
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.
What is the purpose of the embryo in an egg you need answers now you are in dander of failing science without a 70 or above hellllllllllllp plzz?
The purpose of an embryo is to die. The dead body feeds the egg and the egg hatches into a caterpillar-like thing. The caterpillar then goes into a cocoon and hatches out as a baby
What is the symbolism of finding a dead caterpillar?
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How do you tell the gender of a caterpillar?
To tell if a caterpillar cocoon is dead, you must be brave (yes, it gets kinda gross) and have a keen eye.There are two ways which are both almost always accurate, but using both will give you the right answer.1st Way: Cocoons darken a little just before the moth or butterfly emerges. However, if it is overly dark, almost black, or a dark burgundy or dark green, it's dead.2nd Way: Pick up the cocoon very gentle. Then slowly, carefully bend it just a little in the abdominal area. If the 'tail end' bends back, your cocoon is still alive. If not, it's dead.
What does it mean when you see a white caterpillar in August?
Just that- you have a white caterpillar! No need to move under a rock anytime soon. :)
When is a woolly bear caterpillar dead?
It is dead when it is curled up and not moving
What is the meaning of the butterfly symbol?
It could be a symbol of multiple things depending on the context, a writer pointing out a butterfly could show purity or beauty, whereas a butterfly coming out of its cocoon can symbolize either the evolution of a character or a character "coming out of his or her shell". Also a dead butterfly can represent the loss of beauty or purity in the world.
What do you do when you find an almost dead caterpillar?
put it out of its misery
What is the difference between the pink silkworm cocoon or the white cocoon?
Genetics is the difference between the pink silkworm cocoon or the white cocoon. Silkworms in the wild spun yellow silk to blend into the dead foliage. Today silkworm farmers are beginning to selectively breed for different colors.
Can I help a caterpillar get out of its cacoon?
Do not help the caterpillar, the caterpillar will realize the cacoon is open so the caterpillar will go out of the cacoon and form another if it can so leave your caterpillar alone.
