Why do caterpillars lose their hair?

Answer 1

The hairs are a defense mechanism. They are meant to irritate the moth and throat of anything that might try to eat the caterpillar. Some caterpillars have toxins in their hairs that irritate the skin and cause rashes.

Answer 2

for protection, the hair often contain a poison.

Answer 3

I think caterpillars have hair to make it harder for predators to eat it. I am not 100 % sure though. :)

Answer 4

As caterpillars grow, their exoskeleton (skin) becomes tight on them, so they molt (lose their old exoskeleton). Ecdysone is the molting hormone of insects. It causes an insect to molt.

Answer 5

so that they are harder for birds to swallow.

Answer 6

Some caterpillars have hair because they prefer teh fashion. Other caterpillars prefer no hair because they like to smooth look. Like mr nyhanapillar

Answer 7

It is their sense of touch or feeling

Answer 8

To keep predators from eating them