0
Caterpillars
Caterpillars are the larval form of butterflies and moths and eat leaves voraciously.
2,105 Questions
How many feet does a caterpillar have?
There are lots of species of caterpillars and, to some extent, the number depends on the species - some have no legs at all.
However, most caterpillars have 3 pairs of "true" legs and 5 pairs of "prolegs". Prolegs aren't really legs - they aren't jointed - but the serve a similar purpose. So most caterpillars can be said to have 16 legs (and hence 16 feet).
What is the outer covering of a caterpillar?
Flys are insects and therefore invertebrates (they have no backbone to hold them together like we do!). As with many other invertebrates, flys are covered by an exoskeleton, like a shell.Cabs and lobsters are also invertebrates, their shells (exoskeletons) are very obvious when you have to crack them open to get to their muscles (yummy meat!) inside!
Exoskeletons are thought to have evolved as a way of holding an animal 'together' (to stop it flopping into a blob form, especially out of the water!)... Many exoskeletons can be found in the fossil record, giving us a picture of what some of the first animals to venture onto land may have looked like.
The exoskeleton has been a very successful, evolutionary strategy! Just look at the numbers on flies still buzzing around today, and they have armor to avoid being swotted too!
How caterpillars use the Ecosystem?
Caterpillars actually play a big role in our ecosystem. Their main role is helping to control the populations of other insects by eating them and they will use other insects to build shelters.
What does a red admiral caterpillar eat?
Red admiral butterflies don't eat plants, they drink necter and the larve (caterpillers) eat types of nettles.
No, caterpillars don't have spines. They are flexible. We know this because when a caterpillar moves along, you see it move in a wave.
Also, caterpillars are invertebrates which by definition means that they don't have a spine.
Which leaves form the diet of the silkworm?
The silkworm feeds mainly on the leaves of the mulberry tree. Silk growers provide their charges with fresh leaves daily to keep them growing and happy.
What are the baron caterpillars adaptations to its environment?
how do catterpillar adapt their selves in the environment
No. Caterpillars are disgusting though.
cattipillers rock and i pick em up al the time and im a gurl
Well you are probabaly a little girl. that's g-i-r-l. Anyway My kids love them and they find them so often i love them now.
Is there a place to buy Caterpillar Hats?
One can buy Caterpillar clothing from Caterpillar's official online shop, or from other online shops like Amazon or eBay. Also, many thrift shops could have Caterpillar clothing items.
How are ants and caterpillars the same?
Because a caterpillar is the first stage of a butterflies life!! xx
Gymnast27
Why does the hummingbird live with the ocotillo?
The Ocotillo shrub is a crucial supplier of food for hummingbirds during their migration north to the mountain regions of the western US from Mexico. The hummingbirds eat the nectar from the bright red flowers that populate the shrub during the same time as their annual migration. For mysterious reasons, hummingbirds seem to prefer red flowers, and the ocotillo fills the bill (pun intended).
What are the valve clearances on a caterpillar c9 diesel?
Cat wanst us to pay a dealer for valve setting or spend $ hundreds for maintenance manual. I have searched Internet, CatRVclub & IRV2, found only specs for smaller cat engines. Maybe one could find the military cat C9 manual?
- the look silky and nasty looking but that is how we get clothes FROM THEM HOPE I COULD ANWSER ALL YOU NEED
Why are solid chemicals never touched with bare hands?
Solid chemicals should be handled using a spatula, tongs, or similar tool for two reasons:
1) So you don't get hurt if the chemicals are dangerous or cause damage to the skin (such as acids and bases). There are some chemicals that are highly reactive with water - such as sodium - that can explode or combust when they mix with the moisture in the skin.
2) So you don't contaminate the chemicals with the moisture, oils and dirt from your hands.
Note that this is also the case with liquid chemicals. You should always avoid touching chemicals of any kind with your bare hands. Always wear protective gloves - This is a safety precaution, NOT a substitute for using the appropriate tools.
For more information, see the Related Questions to the left.
What do peacock butterfly caterpillars eat?
Exactly what it ate as a caterpillar.
'Adults drink nectar from flowers: favourites include buddleia and lavender. Caterpillars eat stinging nettles.'
Silk is spun from the fibres of the cocoon of the mulberry silkworm, the caterpillar of a type of moth. There are other species of bug which produce workable silk, but aren't generally used for textiles, though research continues. Commercial silk is strong, easily dyed and wonderfully reflective of light. So the short answer is, silk originates from a caterpillar's bottom. Did you really want to know that?
What does a caterpillar feed on?
Depends on the species; most species have a particular preference, although some can eat diffent kinds of leaves, usually from related plants. If you are trying to raise a caterpillar, a good bet is usually to give it leaves of the plant you found it on.
How do you tell if a caterpillar is poisonous?
Poisonous Caterpillars
WikiAnswers contributors share their caterpillar knowledge:
- Yes, there are lots. The ones with fur and of different colors are poisonous.
- The most poisonous are the saddleback caterpillar, the puss caterpillar, the Io moth caterpillar and the hag caterpillar; their spines are connected to poison glands on their body.
- A dingy yellow one isn't poisonous, but a bright yellow one can be, as can the green/red ones.
- Many are stinging and very troublesome if you come in contact with them. Most are very colorful, as to let you know to STAY AWAY! here is a great link from University of Kentucky which shows photos of some doozies!\
