Category 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 American Monarchs There are three species of monarch butterflies, all of which look…

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…

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 protected. The good, the bad and the ugly We…