Caterpillars are enthralling creatures to watch.
Many people mistake them for regular tree-climbing worms. Entomologists who are experts in the field are the only ones who study caterpillars. Caterpillars are intriguing natural creatures, according to legend.
They come in a variety of shapes and sizes, and almost all of them metamorphose into lovely and graceful butterflies that enrich our lives.
Depending on the species, the transition of a butterfly caterpillar into a flying beauty might take anywhere from a few weeks to several years.
Caterpillars in northern latitudes don't have enough time to finish their developmental cycle in a single season, therefore they hibernate in cocoons for two years. Surprisingly, the caterpillar in this condition can withstand temperatures as low as -70 degrees Fahrenheit.
Caterpillars that survive until they are 14 years old before turning to butterflies can be seen in Canada and Greenland, as they do not have enough time to mature during the short summer and must hibernate for the winter.
Caterpillars are not a separate species from worms, with whom they are frequently confused. These are insect larvae, which are a stage of development in the Lepidoptera (butterfly) family.
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