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A caterpillar may stay in there as long as 4-9 days average

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The length of the caterpillar depends on the type of caterpillar it is.

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I dont know how they cocoon. They dont Co or Coon. Have you seen they take theyre head off while making a coccon :D i saw 10 heads chopped! uh...

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probably about four or more hours. i would not wait and watchif i where you.

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It varies depending on the species of butterfly. Usually, a caterpillar is a caterpillar for 2-4 weeks, then it becomes a chrysalis.

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It depends on the caterpiller. Most stay in the cocoon for some weeks while others stay for months.

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a month or a little bit more

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a month

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26 days

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Why does a caterpillar make a cocoon?

The caterpillar makes a cocoon to complete the metamorphosis and turn in to a moth, butterflies make a chrysalis.


Do butterflys make cocons?

No. They lay eggs which turn into a caterpillar. The caterpillar turns into a cocoon then into a butterfly.


What is the casing called before the caterpillar turn into a butterfly?

We call it a cocoon.


How long does a cocoon take to become a caterpiller?

a cocoon cant turn into a caterpiller because a caterpiller turns into a cocoon then turns into a butterfly


How does a caterpillar transform to a butterfly?

caterpillars turn into butterflies by shedding their last skin and turning into a cocoon or crsyls. (*


What animal lives in a cocoon for part of its life?

Butterflies are the animals that live in a cocoon for part of their life cycle. They undergo metamorphosis inside the cocoon, transforming from a caterpillar into a butterfly.


How long does it take for a caterpillar to hatch from its cocoon?

The time it takes for a caterpillar to hatch from its cocoon varies depending on the species. Some can emerge within a few weeks, while others may take several months. It is essential to know the specific species of caterpillar to determine the approximate hatching time.


Why did your green caterpillar turn brown?

If your caterpillar turned brown it might either have died or, most likely, it pupated and started to turn into a butterfly or a moth. Usually if it is a dark brown and still caterpillar-shaped, it has probably died, but if it is a lighter brown or reddish colour and has a different shape, it is most likely starting a cocoon.


Where do caterpillars turn into cocoon?

Caterpillars usually go into a cocoon during late-winter or late spring(March-may)


How long does a caterpillar turn in a pupa?

As long as it takes my gran to get out of the bath


What does a caterpillar turn into?

Caterpillars turn into either a butterfly or a moth.


How do you know if the caterpillar in its cocoon is dead?

If you leave it there, and nothing else comes along and eats it, then eventually the bottom of the cocoon opens up and a moth or a butterfly struggles out. It sits in the air for a while drying out, then it flys away. If it's a moth, it lays eggs, never eats, and dies.