on the butterfly tree
They usually live in a place were there are lots of flowers.they are attracted to petunias, mainly. If you see strands of silk or holes in your flowers & leaves, then you've got a caterpillar! Green ones are commonly found inside the flower.
tree
Usually on leaves.
in thick bushes
they live on leaves
EVERYWHERE
The tent caterpillar can have serious effects on a tree. This caterpillar can kill a tree by devouring its leaves. If they are controlled they do not usually cause harm.
The wooly bear caterpillar, it can live up to 14 years before metamorphosing
Caterpillars eat plants - usually leaves. However, once they become butterflies, they live only on flower nectar.
New Hampshire is home to a number of insects, including caterpillars. The Banded Woollybear Caterpillar Moth, Saddleback Caterpillar, Slug Caterpillar Moth, and Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth can all be found in NH.
1 to 5 years
usually 2-4 weeks