Caterpillars

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 …

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 …

Most caterpillars are safe to handle, but some have irritating hairs or even dangerous toxins, which can causes rashes or even more severe injury. Gloves should be used, and the skin …