Caterpillars have soft bodies that can grow rapidly between moults. source
Caterpillars have soft bodies that can grow rapidly between moults.
Behind the mandibles of the caterpillar are the spinnerets, for manipulating silk. source
Behind the mandibles of the caterpillar are the spinnerets, for manipulating silk.
Some larvae of the Hymenoptera order (ants, bees and wasps) can appear like the caterpillars of the Lepidoptera. source
Some larvae of the Hymenoptera order (ants, bees and wasps) can appear like the caterpillars of the Lepidoptera.
while these larvae superficially resemble caterpillars. source
while these larvae superficially resemble caterpillars.
Caterpillars can be distinguished by the presence of prolegs on every abdominal segment. source
Caterpillars can be distinguished by the presence of prolegs on every abdominal segment.
the numbers of pairs of pro-legs; sawfly larvae have 6 while caterpillars have up to 5 pairs. source
the numbers of pairs of pro-legs; sawfly larvae have 6 while caterpillars have up to 5 pairs.
the number of stemmata (simple eyes); the sawfly larvae have only two, while a caterpillar has six. source
the number of stemmata (simple eyes); the sawfly larvae have only two, while a caterpillar has six.
Many animals feed on caterpillars as they are rich in protein. source
Many animals feed on caterpillars as they are rich in protein.
Caterpillars have evolved defenses against physical conditions such as cold, hot or dry environmental conditions. source
Caterpillars have evolved defenses against physical conditions such as cold, hot or dry environmental conditions.
The caterpillar wiggles these organs to frighten away flies and predatory wasps. source
The caterpillar wiggles these organs to frighten away flies and predatory wasps.
Some caterpillars can evade predators by using a silk line and dropping off from branches when disturbed. source
Some caterpillars can evade predators by using a silk line and dropping off from branches when disturbed.
Caterpillars have been called "eating machines", and eat leaves voraciously. source
Caterpillars have been called "eating machines", and eat leaves voraciously.
Caterpillars cause much damage, mainly by eating leaves. source
Caterpillars cause much damage, mainly by eating leaves.
Some caterpillars are used in industry,The silk industry is based on the silkworm caterpillar. source
Some caterpillars are used in industry,The silk industry is based on the silkworm caterpillar.
Caterpillars have 12 eyes. source
Caterpillars have 12 eyes.
Lifespan caterpillar ; 3 - 4 weeks until pupation. source
Lifespan caterpillar ; 3 - 4 weeks until pupation.
