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Caterpillars

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

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How long is a tomato caterpillar in it's cacoon?

The Tomato Hornwarm's pupal stage is long and variable. We tried to keep some until they were moths, they made their cocoons under the dirt we put in the cage. Two years later they still hadn't come out so we thought they were dead. When we dumped out the cage in the woods we found them all (there were 3) in fully formed cocoons.

How do caterpillars detach their head and why?

they detach teir head by walking up to a chicken and asking very politly the reason they do this is because they know the chickens are hungry and they want to eat

Do caterpillars eat leaves?

Most types do. Some caterpillars have such a voracous appetite that they can destroy entire forests. In the north east US the Gypsy Moth has been a real threat to the forests for years. There are acres and acres of forest that have had all their leaves eaten. This can kill the trees. There are smaller caterpillars around where I live that make large silk nests and they eat all the leaves on the tree. They are called Eastern Tent Caterpillars. They are very destructive.

There are other caterpillars that feed on wood, fungus, aphids, cloth, grain, pollen grains, flowers, decaying leaf matter, beans, 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.

How do poison caterpillars look like?

useally they have the color red somewhere on their body

Is a black and brown fuzzy caterpillar a moth caterpillar or a butterfly?

A moth is what a fuzzy, black and red-brown caterpillar may change into.

Specifically, the woolly bear caterpillar is a fuzzy black and red-brown. It often is seen curled up on the ground and around plantings in fall. It changes into the Isabella tiger moth (Pyrrharctia isabella).

How much water do you feed a caterpillar?

None, they get enough moisture fro the plants that they consume.

How do you grow a black and orange fuzzy caterpillar?

You can not GROW a caterpillar! and i am pretty sure that if you use hair dye on a ctrpllr, it WILL DIE!

What is the body temperature of a caterpillar?

Usually the same as the environment around it, as caterpillars are "cold blooded" animals.

How much does a new caterpillar 657G scraper?

They can cost anywhere from 800 thousand to over one million. It depends on the add ons and place of purchase.

When a caterpillar changes into a butterfly what is the change called?

METAMORPHOSIS : a typically marked and more or less abrupt developmental change in the form or structure of an animal (as a butterfly or a frog) occurring subsequent to birth or hatching

What do Canadian yellow caterpillars eat?

The Canadian Yellow caterpillars eat many different things. Some of these things include birches, poplars, aspens, cottonwoods, apple trees, and black cherry.

Is a baby caterpillar poisonous?

Yes. Baby caterpillars are poisonous. in fact they are more poisonous than the bigger caterpillar's. the baby hairy caterpillars are poisonous as well

Is an asp a caterpillar?

No. An asp is a type of desert snake prevalent in Northeastern Africa, especially Egypt.

What is the valve lash for a cat c9?

The valve lash settings, on your Caterpillar C9 diesel engine, should be set to .007. The valve lash may be slightly different depending upon the age and where of the valves.

What do silkworms look like?

They have stubby heads and feet. Their eyes are colorful. They have white spots and dark rings all over their bodies.

What domain do caterpillars belong to?

The caterpillar is an arthropod, and all arthropods belong to the taxonomic domain of Eukarya.Eukarya covers all organisms in the Kingdom Animalia, as well as the Kingdoms Plantae, Fungi and Protista.

Cocoons made of twigs?

The cocoon is that of a "bagworm," a type of moth. The Psychidae (bagworm moths, also simply bagworms or bagmoths) are a family of the Lepidoptera (butterflies and moths).

Why don't moths eat once out of the cocoon?

Because some no longer have mouths. Some do drink nectar.

What do Western Tent caterpillars turn into?

They turn into moths. It takes about eight weeks for the caterpillars to start their cocoons and two for them to turn into moths.

What doese it mean if caterpillar lands on your hand?

It means the you will have an immaculate birth of a baby boy

What is the significance of the story of the monks smuggling the silkworm eggs to Byzantium?

The story of the monks smuggling silkworm eggs to Byzantium is significant because it marks a pivotal moment in the history of silk production, shifting the monopoly from China to the Byzantine Empire. This act of espionage allowed Byzantium to establish its own silk industry, leading to economic prosperity and cultural exchange. The transfer of this knowledge also contributed to the spread of silk-making techniques throughout Europe, ultimately shaping trade and fashion in the region. Additionally, it highlights themes of innovation, secrecy, and the lengths to which individuals will go to protect and advance their economic interests.