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I once caught one in a jar for a science project, and I fed it leaves off my pecan and plum trees. But, I am sure any leaves will work. The key is to give it a variety of leaves, and then feed it the kind it seems to like the most.
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∙ 11y agoPlantain and dandelion leaves are generally the best, but individual ones may prefer different types of leaves.
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What kind of caterpillars are black and orange and woolly and live in NY area?
a wooly bear catterpillar is probably what you are trying to identify...
Will woolly bear caterpillars eat geranium leaves?
No. There are many kind of woolly or hairy caterpillars and they all eat very specific types of leaf.
What kind of caterpillars are black and orange?
A Wooly Bear Caterpillar, which will form into a Isabella Tiger Moth!
What kind of butterfly will a black furry caterpillar turn into?
The puss moth caterpillar has a furry light brown color and will turn into a puss moth. They are one of the most toxic caterpillars. Another furry caterpillar is the wooly bear but it is brown and black and it turns into a wooly bear tiger moth.
What kind of butterfly does a wooly bear caterpillar turn into?
It does not turn into a butterfly at all. It turns into the Isabella Tiger Moth.
What kind of habitat do woolly bear caterpillars use?
Edges of roads, sidewalks, driveways, and edge of your house. Mostly in places where they will get killed.in warm weather
Do red and black fuzzy caterpillars eat leaves if they do what kind?
milk weed
Will caterpillars eat all types of leaves?
Caterpillars can eat picked leaves but they must be exactly the kind of leaf on which they would naturally feed. If you try to feed them the wrong kinds of leaf they will not eat them and will starve.
How do you attract caterpillars?
It depends on what kind of caterpillar you want to attract. Monarch caterpillars enjoy milkweed leaves, but if you want a large fuzzy one, try planting tomatoes. You will find huge ones on the underside of the leaves.
What kind of bugs have long antennas coming out the head and out of the rear-end?
Many types of caterpillars have long antennae coming out of the head and the rear end. These include the wooly caterpillar.
Do caterpillars eat weeds?
Yes, they typically feast gratuitously on leaves or grass, but usually leaves. The kind of leaf depends on the species you're referring to, but if you find one in the wild it's probably safe to assume they eat leaves from the types of trees that grow where you found it.
What kind of caterpillars turn into wasps and beetles?
Caterpillars do not turn into wasps or beetles. The only type of insect that caterpillars turn into are moths or butterflies.
