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Caterpillars

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

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Are centipedes are poisonous in ca?

There are different types of centipedes. Check the species. Just beware. It could be poisonous.

How do you find out the gender of a caterpillar?

There are several ways to determine butterfly gender:

(1) the way they look.

(2) the way they act.

(3) if they lay eggs.

(4) autopsy. Males are usually:

A) smaller because they have less weight (eggs) to carry, they need a greater strength to weight ratio (less wing area to muscle size) for better agility.

B) have scent scales to announced their gender to a female. (also seen on the forewing of the male buckwheat copper at the beginning and end of the video, he's dusting the female's antennae with his scent) Natural selection favors healthier, less worn males with more scent scales.

C) more brightly colored for.

a: A poison warning.

b: A flashy decoy so predators will chase the agile one, while the heavier and less obtrusive female hides.

c: A territorial advertisement to other butterflies. D) have more pointed forewings for flight aerodynamics, built for speed, chase & evasion.

E) have skinnier abdomens: no eggs. THERE ARE MORE WAYS THAN JUST THIS, VISIT THE "RELATED" LINK

What do wooly bear caterpillars turn into?

Little black or green pellets, around 3-4mm in lenght.

How long is a monarch butterfly in the larvae stage?

In about 10 days, you can see the larvae entering the Chrysalis stage.

Are white fuzzy caterpillars poisonous?

yes they are I had one in my boot my foot got all itchy

What vegetables do caterpillars eat?

There are about 11,000 moth species in the United States and Canada alone, and most need different foods. Most caterpillars feed on live leaves of one kind or another, and many species are very specific to only one type of plant. There are also caterpillars that feed on wood, fungus, aphids, cloth, grain, pollen grains, flowers, beans, dried leaves, and many other foods. Some are even parasites on planthoppers or in wasp nests. While "caterpillars eat living leaves" is a good rule of thumb, there are literally thousands of examples of species that don't follow that rule.

What is a good name for a pet caterpillar?

For Boys: Bobby, Taylor, Edward

For Girls: Bella, Alice, Natalie

Is banded or pale tussock moth caterpillar poisonous?

Normally hickory, but they'll eat many different tree leaves given the chance.

Do caterpillars live in tundra?

On April 16, 2009 in Pickering, Ontario, at 7:30 a.m. EST, the temperature was about 35 degrees Fahrenheit (just above freezing). A caterpiller was observed moving across patio stone. So, yes, they appear to live through low temperatures. However, they would not likely survive in below-freezing conditions.

What insect eats other insects?

Ladybugs are probably the most common eater of aphids.

What types of fruits does caterpillars eat?

Most species of caterpillars each have their own specific host plant and will not eat anything but that one type of plant, although there are a few types that will eat several different host plants, but not many. For example, Monarch caterpillars will not eat anything but milkweed plants, Gulf Frittilaries will not eat anything except passionflower. If they do not have access to their particular type of host plant they will not eat anything else and they will starve and die.

What do caterpillers enjoy eating?

Some leaves to chew on ,also a branch for it to make a chrysalis on.

Why do caterpillars migrate?

To get from one destination to another, leaving behind phermones.

What kind of worm is small yellow and has a black head like end?

Depending on your location this caterpillar could be an American Dagger Moth (Acronicta Americana) or a Dark Flat (Tapena thwaitesi bornea). The American Dagger Moth is found east of the Rocky Mountains in North America and is fuzzy with black tufts. The Dark Flat is found in Singapore and has a large, heart-shaped, black head.

What is The hard case around a butterfly larva?

The larval form of a butterfly is properly called a caterpillar. When the caterpillar enters the pupae stage, it will form a chrysalis around itself for protection during metamorphosis.

How do caterpillars get energy?

Energy from the sun strikes green plants. These green plants, through the process known as photosynthesis, capture some of that energy, and store it in the chemical compound known as glucose. Caterpillars eat the leaves therefore the energy in that leaf goes into their bodies.

What is the tone or mood of the very hungry caterpillar?

The tone of "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" is whimsical and playful, reflecting a sense of curiosity and wonder. The story conveys a mood of excitement as the caterpillar explores and indulges in various foods. Additionally, there's an underlying theme of transformation and growth, creating a sense of anticipation and joy as the caterpillar ultimately becomes a beautiful butterfly.

Do Caterpillar's give birth?

A caterpillar can't be pregnant because it is the larval form of Leidoptera, the four-winged insects called butterflies and moths.

When the caterpillar is full-grown it spins itself into a cocoon (pupa, or chrysalis), where it changes (metamorphoses) into its final insect form, or imago. The butterfly or moth then breaks free of the chrysalis and, after allowing its wings to inflate and dry, which usually takes one to three hours, depending on species, it flies off in search of food (mainly nectar, and pollen) and a mate.

After mating, the butterfly or moth lays its eggs, usually on a plant, sticking them in place with a glue it manufactures.

From these eggs, in a few weeks or in some cases after winter is over, the caterpillars hatch out, and the whole cycle begins again.

Questions such as, 'where do caterpillars lay their eggs?', are frequently used as trick questions, just like 'where do peacocks lay their eggs?' because there is no answer: caterpillars don't lay eggs because they aren't adults, and it's the peahens which lay eggs: the peacocks are the male birds.

How long is the lifespan of a caterpillar in a cucoon?

About two to three months, depending on what type of caterpillar it is.

How many legs has a caterpillar?

on each side and then 5 "fake" legs behind them called prolegs

Does a fuzzy black and orange striped caterpillar turn into an orange and black butterfly?

I think you're thinking of the Monarch Butterfly. Either way, no. The Monarch caterpillar is not fuzzy. The fuzzy orange and black caterpillars are likely from the Isabella Tiger Moth. Google both those species and you should get pictures, see if we're talking about the same thing.

Are insects animals?

Yes. Insects account for the majority of animals.
Yes, insects are a CLASS under the PHYLUM Arthropoda which is under the KINGDOM Animalia. There are six kingdoms: animal, plant, fungus, etc.

For more information you can look-up taxonomy.