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Depending on the species, it can take anywhere from a few weeks to many months. Arctic species often spend close to a year in the chrysalis before emerging. Keep in mind though that the caterpillar is not "in the chrysalis." The caterpillar forms the chrysalis inside of itself when it is fully grown, then sheds its skin to become the chrysalis. A chrysalis therefore is not like a cocoon containing an insect; it is the insect.
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∙ 9y agoThe length of time it takes for a caterpillar to become a moth, varies on it's species and where it leaves. It can take a few weeks, to a few months, to sometimes over a year. (For the caterpillars located in the colder regions)
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∙ 15y ago7 to 10 days
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∙ 12y agoIt takes about 13 to 15 days.
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How long does it take for a caterpillar to hatch from its cocoon?
The cocoon stage for a caterpillar to become a butterfly can vary in length by species. Some are in their cocoon for a few weeks to a month, while some have Pupa stages that can last for two years.
What butterfly does a wolly bear caterpillar turn into?
A wolly bear caterpillar can turn into a butterfly whenever they please, mostly around september of the 4th annual year, Otherwise they stay hibernating in the eardrum of the male homo sapien.
What kind of butterfly will a black and orange striped catterpillar turn into?
It can be difficult to determine what kind of butterfly a black and orange striped caterpillar will turn into because there is more than one type of caterpillar that fits that description. Most likely it will turn into a monarch butterfly, which is a very common insect in many parts of the world.
How long does it take for a larva to change into a butterfly?
It will always depend on the species. Some may stay in the larva stage (caterpillar) for a year, and may spend a whole winter in the pupa stage (as a chrysalis.) The painted lady butterfly (which is one of the most common butterflies in the world) can take as few as 3 weeks to complete its metamorphosis.
Do butterflies shed their wings?
No, butterflies do not shed their wings. However, they do turn into a butterfly once they have fulled developed out of their caterpillar bodies.
How many days take egg of butterfly to turn into a caterpillar?
Five to six weeks.
True or false The question How many days does it take for a monarch caterpillar to turn into a butterfly can be answered using a scientific approach.?
true!
How do you turn your caterpillar into a butterfly?
Magic
How does a caterpillar turn into a butterfly?
it goes in a pupa.
Can a 4 inch caterpillar turn into a butterfly?
Yes.
What does a orange dog caterpillar turn in to?
swallowtail butterfly
What type of Caterpillar has a red forked tongue?
It is a giant Swallowtail butterfly caterpillar. It will eventually turn into a beautiful, large yellow and black butterfly.
Do butterflys make cocons?
No. They lay eggs which turn into a caterpillar. The caterpillar turns into a cocoon then into a butterfly.
What kind of butterfly does a foley mountain caterpillar turn into?
The Foley Mountain caterpillar turns into a Foley Mountain Butterfly. This happens after they hatch from the chrysalis that they spin.
What kind of butterfly will the magpie caterpillar turn into?
The Clouded Magpie caterpillar turns into a Clouded Magpie Moth
How long does it take a caterpillar to turn into a butterfly?
our caterpillars that we got from Bugville made their cocoons 7 days after we received them, and turned into butterflys 12 days after they made the cocoons.
How long does it take for a caterpillar to hatch from its cocoon?
The cocoon stage for a caterpillar to become a butterfly can vary in length by species. Some are in their cocoon for a few weeks to a month, while some have Pupa stages that can last for two years.
