Grasshoppers are famous for their song, playing their homemade fiddle into the evening air. They create this sound by rubbing their back legs across their wings. A few species do so by snapping their wings. They can also make a…
Grasshoppers generally don’t drink in the same way that mammals do, getting the moisture they need from the plant matter they eat. It is, however, possible for them to drink, and they will sometimes take advantage of raindrops on leaves…
The majority of caterpillars have twelve eyes, six on either side of their head. A few species have between ten and fourteen eyes instead. These species are largely more primitive forms, which also have other features that mark them out…
Caterpillar poop is often called frass and usually comes in the form of pellets. These pellets are typically dropped on the ground near the caterpillar. However, some species fire them out as far as they can to avoid attracting predators.…
Parsley contains many chemicals designed to put off pests. However, some caterpillars, such as the black swallowtail caterpillar, have found a way to have their cake and eat it. The parsley arms race Few gardeners would be thankful for the…
The cocoon of a caterpillar is made of strands of silk, woven together into various forms. Sometimes caterpillars include other materials, such as leaves, twigs or dirt. They help to camouflage the caterpillar as it turns into a pupa and…
