A caterpillar does this through a process that requires it to stop eating, hang itself upside down from a twig, wiggle from its skin underneath, and split itself open, shedding its former self.

The transformation of a caterpillar into a butterfly showcases a significant change marked by growth and renewal. Controlled by hormones, the process involves intense feeding, growth, and a ...

But one species of caterpillar is thought to be the first recorded self-medicating insect. Becoming an adult butterfly or moth is a high-stakes obstacle course. One of the biggest threats a ...

Meanwhile, a reddish liquid spills out. That's all the waste the butterfly, née caterpillar, produced during its stay. Once its wings expand and harden, it's ready to mate, pollinate, and slurp ...

Caterpillars grow, feed and then transform from a chrysalis to a beautiful colourful butterfly before our very eyes. This clip is from the series Wonders of Nature. This short film is relevant for ...

A fun food-based activity to keep kids entertained at home. Create a colourful caterpillar, watch cress grow and eat the tasty results. Follow our simple instructions to transform eggshells and cress ...

Unfortunately, if a caterpillar doesn’t reach the right stage of growth and doesn’t have plenty of food stored to make a chrysalis and then to transform into a butterfly, it will die somewhere ...

“Texas is an important state in monarch migration because it is situated between the principal breeding grounds in the north ...

The caterpillars exclusively eat milkweed. Try showy, common or swamp milkweed and butterfly weed. Soon it outgrows its skin, ...

With vigorous debate surrounding the health of the monarch butterfly, new research from ... on which monarchs can lay their eggs and their caterpillars can feed—these year-round resident ...

Caterpillars can get trapped on their food ... Butterflies return to former home after 70 years Butterfly enthusiasts flock to see rare swallowtail ' Extinct' butterfly species reappears in ...