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What Caterpillars Turn Into Butterflies? (Species Explained)

There are around 17,500 species of butterfly in the world and 160,000 species of moth. This means most caterpillars will turn into moths, though many still turn into butterflies. Sometimes the larvae …

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Does a Caterpillar Have Legs? (Prolegs vs. True Legs)

Caterpillars do have legs, though the number varies between species. Their legs can be divided into two groups, true legs and prolegs. True legs are segmented legs and always come in three pairs, …

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How Does a Caterpillar Turn Into a Butterfly? (Explained)

Caterpillars turn into butterflies or moths through a process called metamorphosis. Hatching from an egg, they feed and grow, till they turn into a pupa or chrysalis. Once ready they will emerge …

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Does a Caterpillar Need Water? (Desiccation Explained)

Many caterpillars do not need to consume water by drinking it as a separate liquid from their food. Instead, they absorb it through their food, which for most species is plant matter. Some …

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Is a Caterpillar an Insect? (Explained)

Caterpillars are insects, but they are not a type of bug. They fall into the insect category because they have an exoskeleton, three sets of true legs, a set of antenna and a segmented body with three …

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What do Caterpillars Eat? (Vegan vs. Carnivore Caterpillars)

Caterpillars eat a vast range of things. Whilst most eat plant matter, some are meat-eaters. Some eat particular strange things such as hair or dead mice. What is a caterpillar? Caterpillars …

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