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Caterpillars
Caterpillars are the larval form of butterflies and moths and eat leaves voraciously.
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How did xi ling-shi make silk?
The legendary queen Xi Ling Shi (also known as Leizu) was the 14-year-old bride of the Yellow Emperor of China, and is credited as the first to use silk as a cloth. The folklore lists conflicting accounts of her discovery. One account (attributed to Confucius) is that while she was drinking tea outdoors, a cocoon fell into the hot liquid and unraveled. Another is that she discovered a worm while investigating damaged mulberry trees, and found that it was spinning silk.
In either case, she found that the thread could be unwound into long filaments, very light but very strong, and had silk reels and looms built to weave silk yarn and cloth.
No doubt many previous cultures had discovered the cocoons (related to those of other insects, and to spider webs), but China had a virtual monopoly on silk production from the time of Xi Ling Shi (c. 2640 BC?) until the period 200 BC (for Korea) to 300 AD (for India). Europeans began making silk around 550 AD and by the 13th century, Italy became a center for silk making and designs.
What kind of caterpillar is pink and has a blue horn and found in France?
A caterpillar that is pink and as a blue horn and found in France is called a hawk moth. These moths can grow very large.
A caterpillar is the larval stage of a butterfly or moth, typically characterized by a long, segmented body and numerous legs. It undergoes metamorphosis, eventually transforming into a pupa (chrysalis) before emerging as an adult insect. Caterpillars are known for their voracious appetite, feeding primarily on leaves and plants. In a broader metaphorical sense, "caterpillar" can symbolize transformation and growth.
you mean silkworms, no their not extinct, their population far from even being counted as vulerable(least concern)
Can caterpillars live in Alaska?
Of Course, we have many kinds of caterpillars. What kinds, I'm not sure, but my daughter finds them on a regular basis. There are many.
Why do i have so many caterpillars?
these caterpillars lay eggs and soon they will become butterflies
Are caterpillars poisonous to touch?
Peacock butterfly caterpillars are not poisonous to humans. There are some caterpillars that are poisonous, usually these are brightly colored caterpillars.
Where do cocoons live and what temperature do cocoons need to be in?
i dont now.now nuckle head peals.
Where do regenerated fibers come from?
They are made using wood pulp and chemicals. Silk worms use a spinneret on they're heads to make silk, to make regenerated fibres scientists imitate this by making a fake spinneret.
What does a laughter moth caterpillar eat?
A laughter moth caterpillar will normally eat dandelions. However, they also eat other flowers such as daisy's and even violets.
Do spitfire caterpillars actually spit?
Yes! When bothered as a defense mechanism. And if it gets in your eyes it can do serious damage.
Usually,birds eat caterpillers,but practically anything can eat the non poisonous ones.
Could I be dizzy from not eating?
You can get dizzy from not eating , getting up to fast, or even a lot of other reasons. I would ask a Doctor or at least go see a Doctor.
