How long does it take for a caterpillar to become a moth?

Answer 1

It depends on the species. Some overwinter for months before hatching. Some only take a week or so. The callosamia angulifera and antherea polyphemus I'm raising now hatched from their eggs in 22-25 days.

Answer 2

It takes a Moth two full weeks in a card board box, surrounded by vegetation to grow. To see for your self, grab a card board box. Once you have gotten your card board box, stick leaves or any kind of vegetation in it. Simply grab furry fat and heavy caterpillar looking thing. THat would most likely be a moth still in it's second stage. The first stage is an egg. moth eggs normally rest on leaves. Once you have your fat caterpillar, place it in your box of leaves. In a few days , the fat caterpillar will create a cacoon - Cacoons are for moths NOT butterflies- Then, when the two weeks pass, look into your box to find the moths hatched and flying.

Answer 3

A silkworm will take about 10 days to turn into a moth. This might vary a bit depending on what kind of silkworm it is specifically, and what species it is.

Answer 4

Climate and the species of moth determine how long it will take to become a moth. Typically, anywhere from 4 weeks to 2 months.

Answer 5

Well, it all depends on the kind of moth. If it is a gypsy moth than about 17 days.

Answer 6

It takes about 2 and a half weeks, but that could depend on the type of moth it is. If it doesn't hatch before then, I would keep an eye on it until you notice something.

Answer 7

one week