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A cocoon is a protective covering made of silk that encases a butterfly pupa, while a chrysalis is a hardened outer shell formed by the butterfly pupa itself. Both serve as a shelter for the pupa during its transformation into a butterfly, but they are made differently and have distinct appearances.

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What is the process of a worm transforming into a butterfly inside a cocoon?

During metamorphosis, a worm transforms into a butterfly inside a cocoon through four stages: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa (chrysalis), and adult butterfly. The caterpillar forms a chrysalis around itself, where it undergoes a complete transformation, including the breakdown of its body and the development of wings and other adult features. Finally, the adult butterfly emerges from the chrysalis and begins its life cycle.


The hard case around a butterfly larva?

The hard case around a butterfly larva is called a chrysalis. Inside the chrysalis, the larva undergoes metamorphosis and transforms into a butterfly. The chrysalis provides protection for the developing butterfly as it prepares to emerge.


What kind of butterfly has a white cotton looking cocoon?

The species you are referring to is likely the Polyphemus moth, which spins a white, papery cocoon that resembles cotton. This species is native to North America and belongs to the silk moth family. The cocoon is usually found hanging from tree branches or other structures.


In how many days caterpillar turn into a butterfly?

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.


What is the young one of butterfly called?

Caterpillars.

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Show the difference between a cocoon and a chrysalis?

No. Butterflies and Moths lay eggs. These eggs hatch out into caterpillars which eat plany material and grow. Once they are full size, the caterpillars make a cocoon/chrysalis then this cocoon/chrysalis hatches out into a new butterfly or moth. To be more clear, butterfly caterpillars do not make a cocoon; they pupate (transform into a chrysalis) which then hatches into the butterfly However, some moth caterpillers also spin a cocoon round themselves (made of silk) before pupating. Before pupating the caterpiller will normally move off its food source to find somewhere safe and hidden to pupate.


What are the two names for the butterfly's cocoon called?

A butterfly`s is called a chrysalis a moth`s is a cocoon.


What is the difference between a cocoon and a chrysalis?

A cocoon is a covering made of silk that encloses a pupa, and a chrysalis is the pupa of a butterfly. The chrysalis is covered in a hard, chitnous shell. Note the difference: A cocoon is a covering of a pupa, and a chrysalis is a particular kind of pupa, usually with no enclosing cocoon. Inside a cocoon, you will often find a pupa of a moth or other insect with an inner chitinous shell, but it is not called a chrysalis unless it is the pupa of a butterfly. The pupae of some insects have visible external body structures, such as wings and legs, as they develop, while others (such as moths) have a smooth outer shell that encloses the developing structures. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pupa


What is a butterfly pupu?

The proper term is pupa. The butterfly pupa is the cocoon or the chrysalis that the butterfly creates to protect him during metamorphosis.


How does a butterfly come out from a larva?

No the caterpillar spins a cocoon and turns into a chrysalis. Inside, it goes through metamorphosis and becomes a butterfly.


How do you tell a chrysalis from a cocoon?

They are the same thing.


What is the process of a worm transforming into a butterfly inside a cocoon?

During metamorphosis, a worm transforms into a butterfly inside a cocoon through four stages: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa (chrysalis), and adult butterfly. The caterpillar forms a chrysalis around itself, where it undergoes a complete transformation, including the breakdown of its body and the development of wings and other adult features. Finally, the adult butterfly emerges from the chrysalis and begins its life cycle.


The hard case around a butterfly larva?

The hard case around a butterfly larva is called a chrysalis. Inside the chrysalis, the larva undergoes metamorphosis and transforms into a butterfly. The chrysalis provides protection for the developing butterfly as it prepares to emerge.


What is a synonym for cocoon?

chrysalis


After a cocoon for a monarch butterfly turns completely black how long will it be before it hatches?

Just so you know, it's called a chrysalis, not a cocoon. They are very different structures for very different creatures.


Can a caterpillar form a cocoon without a branch?

no the cannot i think Actually if it is a moth it probably will form it's cocoon underground without a branch. A butterfly chrysalis cannot be formed without a branch.


How old are caterpillars before they cocoon?

the catterpiller is 3 weeks when it cakkoons