Caterpillars

Whatever age you are, there is something magical about watching a butterfly emerge from a cocoon. Such close encounters with nature can be particularly fascinating and inspiring for children. Many …

Butterflies and moths do not take care of their young. Instead, they produce a large number in the hope some will survive to adulthood. The best strategy As humans, we often interpret the …

There are three species of monarch butterfly in the Americas; the northern monarch, southern monarch and Jamaican monarch. Additionally, there are several subspecies and colour morphs. The …

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 …

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 …

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 …