answersLogoWhite

0

Because their skin isn't 'stretchy' like ours. They need to moult in order to grow - and finally to morph into a butterfly or moth.

User Avatar

Wiki User

12y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

Why dies a nymph need to moult several times?

Because as it has a hard exoskeleton this must be discarded and replaced (by a bigger one) for the nymph to grow.


How many times does a beetle moult?

A lot of times on average, depending on the type of beetle


Do prawns moult?

Yes, prawns do moult as part of their growth process. They shed their exoskeleton to allow for an increase in size, a process known as ecdysis. This typically occurs several times throughout their life cycle, enabling them to grow and develop. After moulting, prawns are vulnerable until their new exoskeleton hardens.


What do baby Indian stick insects eat?

Yes. They will moult six times until they are adults. Each moult will happen approximately each month.


What is the birth name of Ted Moult?

Ted Moult's birth name is Edward Walker Moult.


What are facts on caterpillars?

i know that caterpillars have about more than 6 times more muscles than humans.


Did the young of the moth moult?

The young of the moth did moult


Do boxers moult or not?

Boxers shed their fur. Birds moult.


When was Daniel Moult born?

Daniel Moult was born in 1973.


When was Thomas Moult born?

Thomas Moult was born in 1893.


When did Thomas Moult die?

Thomas Moult died in 1974.


Why do caterpillars eat their sin?

Caterpillars eat their own silk for several reasons: it provides a source of nutrition, especially during times when food is scarce. The silk can also help them create a protective environment for themselves, aiding in their growth and development. Additionally, consuming silk may help caterpillars recycle nutrients and support their metamorphosis into butterflies or moths.