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Caterpillars

Caterpillars are the larval form of butterflies and moths and eat leaves voraciously.

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How long do catipillar cacoons take to hatch?

I can take from three to ten days for a butterfly or moth caterpillar to hatch from its egg. It depends upon the species of the butterfly or moth as well as the areas temperature. When it is cool weather, it will take longer to hatch than in the hot summer time.

Is it normal for a moth caterpillars to cocoon in dirt under a leaf?

It is normal for a moth caterpillar to cocoon in dirt under a leaf. They cocoon under the leaf to prevent falling.

How does a wooly worm caterpillar affect the weather?

The wooly worm does not affect weather. They are indicators of weather because they are hardly ever seen in warm months such as July or June. We always see them in fall in a hurry to get somewhere. They are going into hibernation. So when you see a wooly worm headed somewhere during a month such as October or November that means cold temperatures are coming.

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People look for the intensity of the black color on the banded caterpillars, that are black and brown, or they compare the ratio of the black to brown coloration on the bodies of the caterpillars. If there is more brown than black, they predict it will be a milder winter, and, if there is more black than brown, there will be a very harsh winter.

What kind of caterpillars turn into wasps and beetles?

Caterpillars do not turn into wasps or beetles. The only type of insect that caterpillars turn into are moths or butterflies.

Are black and brown caterpillars poisonous?

No.It shouldn't be poisonous.Most Caterpillars like that are furry.Some are black with red stripes and some are red with black stripes.

Does steel bend?

Yes I can do that...depends on the steel. I like when girls have superstrength and can bend steel.

What method can use to control caterpillar?

Trapping caterpillars is very easy. In late summer all you have to do is sit under a willow or oak tree and look up. These little things will start to fall from the tree, to capture all of them find two adjasent trees and lay a large net, with tight knitting, between the two trees. Wait about twenty minutes after you see the first one fall and then collect the net. Otherwise you can just pick them up. If the are black and white, flip them onto their stomach and they will have a little penguin on their belly. It is really quite cool. Hope it helps.

Are Imperial Moth Caterpillar poisonous?

The Vapourer moth caterpillar is hairy and has red spots on their dark gray or black body. They are not a poisonous caterpillar.

What is the name of a caterpillar that is light purple with two pink stripes down its back?

A caterpillar that has two colors is called a two tone caterpillar, but when it becomes a butterfly it will only have one color this reaction results in lack of time in a cocoon because a caterpillar that is two odd colors like ,brown and yellow, will have less time in a cocoon.

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How can you tell if your woolly bear cocoon is dead?

To determine if a woolly bear caterpillar has died inside its cocoon, you can gently touch the cocoon and observe for any movement or response. A healthy caterpillar will typically move slightly when touched. Additionally, you can carefully open the cocoon to inspect the caterpillar for signs of life, such as movement or a soft body. If the caterpillar appears shriveled, discolored, or emits a foul odor, it is likely deceased.

Does a caterpillar stick to walls?

It depends on the wall. Grasshoppers don't have "sticky" feet like spiders, they have little grippers.

A concrete wall? yes. A stucco wall? yes. Painted drywall? Probably not.

They have to have something to grip.

How can i bring back a dead caterpillar?

As long as you carry around your necromancer's stone and make sure to use the proper incantations, you should be perfectly fine.

What do polyphemus caterpillars eat?

I think that they eat plants and small fruits. But I don't really know for sure.

Why is it better for caterpillars if they are not easy to find?

Caterpillars are eaten by a wide variety of other animals, sometimes, even by other caterpillars. So, the harder it is to find a caterpillar, the better it is for them, so they can mature to pupate and become a moth or butterfly.

What does a Caterpillar 3406 motor weight?

I just weighed one that was turbocharged, aftercooled, and fully dressed. It weighed 4700 lbs.

Do fleas eat grass?

Fleas do not eat grass. Fleas reside on the grass and feed off of humans and animals that walk through the grass.

Why caterpillar of a butterfly lives under the leaf?

Caterpillars are usually found under leaves because it both helps hide them a little from predators and will help protect them from water if it rains.

Hope that helps!

Are crape myrtle caterpillars poisonous?

Crape myrtles are a type of bush or shrub. They are not known to be poisonous to caterpillars or other animals.

Where does a hawk moth caterpillar live?

  • The hawk moth is a large moth found in England, Scotland and India.

  • It has very noticable large eye markings around its head and a spike on its abdomin.

  • It usually is coloured brown or green.

  • It feeds of bedstraw and fuscias.

What does black spiky caterpillars eat?

They eat leaves off trees and just give them a sprinkle of water not too much,also don't lose it because it's a bit faster than you think but do research on it first because if it's poisonous you don't want to be at a hospital an finally the spikes aren't spiky it's fuzzy.

Do mouse eat caterpillars?

Yes, a mouse will indeed eat a caterpillar. Mice are known to eat a variety of insects when the scavenge for food.

What is the survival advantage of a carnivorous caterpillar?

Easy for the carnivorous caterpillar to catch its prey before it can escape.