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Caterpillars
Caterpillars are the larval form of butterflies and moths and eat leaves voraciously.
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Why caterpillars should not be collected in bare hands?
Caterpillars are generally covered by long bristles called setae. The setae hairs have several important uses, but one such use is to dislodge individual hairs, directed as throwing spears toward whatever creature is causing the stres; like Picking the insect up, and rolling them around your driveway Some people are more sensitive to these hairs than others. The small hairs can peirce the upper layers of the skin. This causes a phsycal reaction from the small hairs such as itching and hot skin. For those who already have allergies to foods, medications, etc. may be prone to having some sort of small localized reaction, causing even more itching and discomfort. I personally have never had any bad side effects from capturing these larva, calling them George, and playing with them constantly. I don't think that I would eat one though. Young childre may be more suseptible than adults. I'll leave it up to the parents to determine whether to allow their children to handle insects that they happen to come accross. David
Do caterpillars eat inside their cocoons?
No, they change into a pupa inside the cocoon. Bagworm moth caterpillars do make what looks like a cocoon and they move about taking the bag with them. As they eat and grow, they make the bag larger. When they are ready to change into pupae, each one will pupate inside its own bag.
What is the life span of caterpillar to butterfly?
In cool climates, most species of Lepidoptera have an annual cycle. Different species have different periods in this cycle as Caterpillars. These are tuned to the progress of the seasons in the area where they live. For Lepidoptera species that overwinter as pupae, adults, or eggs, the Caterpillars hatch and feed in spring or autumn. These Caterpillars stay only as Caterpillars for two to three weeks. A few species overwinter as Caterpillars, and these species can stay as Caterpillars for many months. At the end of their Caterpillar stage, Lepidoptera pupate for a period. For the species that overwinter as pupae, this stage can last many months. For other species this stage can last two to three weeks. In tropical climates or warm years, many species have two generations in one year, and both the Caterpillar and pupal stages are each just two to three weeks. After the Caterpillar turns into the butterfly which only lives for 2-3 days and its short life ends.
What is the importance of silkworms?
The silkworm is the larva or caterpillar of the domesticated silkmoth, Bombyx mori. At a certain stage, it weaves a cocoon of silk round itself before beginning its change into a moth. The cocoon is dunked in hot water to kill the caterpillar, and the cocoon is carefully unravelled. Several threads are combined to make the silk yarn used in some clothing.
What type of caterpillar is bright green?
The name of the lime green caterpillar with an orange head is the cecropia moth caterpillar. The entire body is lime green except for a few small parts on the head which are a bright orange color.
What do Luna moth caterpillars eat?
Luna moth caterpillars are mostly known as the silkmoth. They eat many leaves and plants such as walnut and pecan trees.
How long does a caterpiller live?
Until they turn into butterflies. And the butterflies die. t depends on how old the caterpillar is.
I DONT KNOW DO I LOOK LIKE GOD??? lol jk well u half to keep them in a box with air holes and feed them leaves and grass or the fake grass in Easter baskets put some flowers in there to an make sure u bring him/or/her outside but watch them! but umm rally im just geusing soo um do that! DO IT NOW
Can I help a caterpillar get out of its cacoon?
Do not help the caterpillar, the caterpillar will realize the cacoon is open so the caterpillar will go out of the cacoon and form another if it can so leave your caterpillar alone.
If a caterpillar has been in its cocoon for more than a week could it be dead?
Well the cocoon should start to turn a black, dark green, dark red or dark dark brown. So that's how you know if it is dead. If your not sure if it is dead try to touch it gently if it's tale (bottom area) moves its alive. That's all I can give you.
Why do animals or insects have the adaptation of mimicry?
It is when a creature resembles an object in its surroundings for hiding and protection from predators.
An evolutionary adaptation
Who makes caterpillar work boots?
I just bought a pair of Caterpillar boots. The Alaska model and the shoe salesman told me that they were a department of Wolverine.
Yeh...actually the deal is that 'Wolverine Worldwide' is a footwear manufacturer that make boots for Caterpillar. They also have their own brand called 'Wolverine'. So Cat aren't really a department of Wolverine... They are just both manufactured by the same specialist company for different brands.
if your wanting to buy a pair of cat boots go to your local cat dealer they can get them alot cheaper i think i paid $62.50 compared to $110 at theisens or $120 on cat.com
What do sphinx moth caterpillars eat?
It depends on the species. There are hundreds of types of sphinx moth caterpillars in the US alone, from tomato hornworms to Virginia creeper sphinx to azalea sphinx. A lot of them have their food plant in their name (ash sphinx, fig sphinx, hydrangea sphinx, walnut sphinx, wild cherry sphinx, beadstraw hawkmoth, elm sphinx, big poplar sphinx, etc.) but some can be misleading: the laurel sphinx doesn't like laurel, the sequoia sphinx won't eat sequoia, and the great ash sphinx will eat a wide variety of leaves in addition to ash. You should try to identify the caterpillar to species first, and then look up what that species eats. Bugguide and Moth Photographers Group have photos of almost every North American species (except tropical ones from Mexico), so that is a good place to start.
Can you keep a wooly bear caterpillar in the house?
not long unless you feed dandelion or plaintain plants to it. keep that up until it pupates. the result will be an isabela tiger moth.
What animals will eat a puss caterpillar?
yes they do eat! what a puss caterpillar eats is wood,oak,a appel,and a bite of leaves.
What are the different names for chinaware?
There are many different names for chinaware. Some of the popular brands include Royal Doulton, Lenox, Wedgwood, Dansk and Villeroy & Boch.
What kind of caterpillar is green with fuzzy yellow spikes on its back?
The American Dagger Moth's caterpillar is fuzzy and yellow with what looks like black spikes. But a closer look shows it is just fuzz.
What is the difference between a butterfly and a moth's caterpillar?
Although the separation of Lepidopterans into "butterfly" and "moth" categories is a well-known distinction, the difference between a butterfly and a moth is not actually a standard taxonomic division. No rule is perfect, but generally the following conditions apply:
- The most strict difference is in the feelers, or antennae. A butterfly has a thin straight pair of antennae which end in a small club, while moths usually have large feathered antennae for the males and thin, straight, unclubbed antennae for the females. This distinction is the basis for the non-standard taxonomy distinction between Lepidoptera "division" Rhopalocera ("clubbed antennae", the butterflies) and "division" Heterocera ("variegated antennae", the moths). There are a few exceptions to this rule. Not all moths have the feathering on their antennae, but they all lack the clubbed ends of a butterfly. On the other hand, one species of butterfly, Pseudopontia paradoxa from the forests of central Africa, bears thread-like antennae that lack the distinctive clubbed ends that normally identify butterflies.
- Most moths have frenula, small barbs extending from the front of each hindwing. Butterflies do not have frenula. The frenulum is difficult to observe in living specimens.
- The large majority of moths are nocturnal or crepuscular (active at dawn and dusk), although there are some diurnal (day-flying) species. There are few nocturnal butterflies.
- Another major difference is in the pupa or metamorphosis stage when they change from caterpillar to adult insect. A moth normally spins a cocoon around its pupa to protect and conceal itself, while butterflies metamorphose inside a hardened shell called a chrysalis. Hawk moths, however, metamorphose inside a chrysalis, typically undergound.
- Many, but not all, butterflies have bright colorful patterns on their wings. Nocturnal moths' wings are usually plain brown/grey/white/black, often with obscuring patterns of zigzags or swirls, to help camouflage them while they are resting in the daytime. However day-flying moths are often brightly-colored, particularly if they are toxic.
- Moths rest with their wings spread out to their sides. Butterflies frequently fold their wings above their backs when they are perched and/or feeding, although they will occasionally "bask" with their wings spread for short periods. Some butterflies, like the skippers, may hold their wings either flat, or folded, or even in-between (the so-called "jet plane" position) when perched.
- Moths tend to have very fat hairy or furry appearing bodies, while butterflies are slighter and smoother. Moths have larger scales that make them look more dense and fluffy. Butterflies on the other hand possess fine scales, that are actually more in density than in moths. However Moth scales seem to come off easily on touch, than butterflies, probably because of the large surface area of moth scales.
- Moths' fore and hindwings are connected, while those of butterflies can move independently. The difference in wing articulation generally makes butterfly flight smoother, although there are considerable differences in flight patterns within the two groups also.
- A butterfly's pupa is called a chrysalis. A moth, however, spins a protective silk case which is known as a cocoon.
- The antennae (or feelers) of a butterfly are thin and slender, with a club shape at the end. Moths however mostly have a comb-like feathery antennae or filamentous and unclubbed.
- Most butterflies have very bright colours on their wings. Nocturnal moths tend to plainer in comparison , often with camouflaging patterns for hiding in day light. Day moths can sometimes have bright colours particularly if they are toxic and some butterflies, such as the cabbage white butterfly, are relatively plain.
- The body's of moths and butterflies are also different. Moths normally have stout hairy or furry bodies, whereas butterflies have slender, smoother abdomens.
- The scales on a moths wing tend to be larger and have a very dense fluffy look, while butterflies have finer scales. This may be due to the moths need to conserve heat during the cooler nights, whereas butterflies are able to rely on their absorption of solar radiation.
- Most moths are nocturnal and only come out at night, while butterflies are mostly diurnal and come out in the daylight.
- Moths tend to rest with their wings out to the side, but butterflies fold their wings above their backs, although they do occasionally bask in the sun and open their wings.
Does a wooly bear caterpillar sting?
Some wooly caterpillars can sting. But the commonly found wooly bear (aka banded woolly bear, the black-brown-black caterpillar) doesn't have poison structures, as such. However, the hairs may irritate skin. So, it would be more like a allergic skin reaction.
What kind of caterpillar is fuzzy yellow with black dots?
A yellowish-brown to brown caterpillar with small blue dots is a Spicebush Swallowtail. They form a shelter by joining two ends of a leaf together with their silk. As the leaves dry, they contract and the silk pulls the ends together, forming a capsule. Spicebush Swallowtails are commonly found near spicebush, honeysuckle, and mimosa.
