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1. Do research on your type of caterpillar. If you don't know what type it is then I suggest using Google images to find the species( type a short description of the caterpillar). What you should research:
* What leaves it eats ( if you can't find anything try a half slice of cucumbre mine adores it)
* What leaves it can be poisoned by
* Wether or not it is a rare species (if so i would put it back where you found it)
* It's life exspectancy as a caterpillar
* Wether or not it willl transform into a butterfly ( versus a moth)
* What type of butterfly/moth will it turn into
* The size of home required to keep it as a butterfly/moth.
* It's life exspctancy as a butterfly/moth
2. Set up an invirement where it will live as a caterpillar. What you will need:
*At least enough leaves to cover the base of your home ( a suggested minimum one foot by 20 cm)
* 5( at minimum) coffee stir sticks
*Tape (the stickier the better)
* at least 3 sqaures of an egg carton
* Clear plastic wrap (Optional, my caterpillar home has no lid and my caterpillar has never bothered to try to escape)
What you'll need to do:
*Tape the stir sticks on the side of your box or container
*Place the leaves down to cover the base (I like lots of leaves so my caterpillar can hide )
*Place the piece of egg carton somewhere( placing it against a side makes the home look more appealing)
*Place the caterpillar inside
*If you chose to use plactis wrap then place it over the box/container
*Tape it to the sides
*careful not to stab your caterpillar, poke lots of holes in the plastic wrap
3. Keep up with your caterpillar
To do so you must do these things:
*Replace the leaves weekly(maximum)
*Check the caterpillar daily
*Clean out the droppings daily
*Examine the leaves to see what he/she was eating
*Watch for progress in starting a cacoon.
*Examine the caterpillar for any form of parasites(if they have them put the caterpillar out of it's misery)
To take care of a caterpillar, provide a suitable habitat with plenty of fresh food, such as leaves from the plant the caterpillar feeds on. Keep the habitat clean and ensure proper ventilation. Monitor the caterpillar for any signs of illness or distress.
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What is the genus species for a caterpillar?
The genus and species for a caterpillar depend on the specific species of caterpillar. For example, the genus and species for the Monarch butterfly caterpillar is Danaus plexippus.
What is a butterfly called when it is a larva?
A butterfly in its larval stage is called a caterpillar.
What is a sentence for pupa?
The pupa is the stage of metamorphosis during which a caterpillar transforms into a butterfly.
How do you care for a sphinx moth?
To care for a sphinx moth, provide a habitat with plenty of space, airflow, and access to nectar-rich flowers for feeding. Keep the habitat clean and dry to prevent mold and bacteria buildup. Offer a shallow dish with water or sugar water for hydration. Avoid handling the moth too much as they are delicate.
In how many days caterpillar turn into a butterfly?
A caterpillar can take anywhere from a few weeks to several months to turn into a butterfly, depending on the species. The process includes forming a chrysalis or pupa, undergoing metamorphosis inside the cocoon, and eventually emerging as a butterfly.
What store do you find a caterpillar?
caterpillar are fun to take care of and great pet too so take care of it
What happens to caterpillar in the cocoon?
In a cocoon a caterpillar changes into a moth or butterfly.But if they fall they will die so if you get a caterpillar take good care don't handle to much
What should you do to care properly for a caterpillar you find in your basement until it can be released?
Keep the caterpillar in an enclosed environment (a jar with holes in the lid, etc.) and make sure the caterpillar gets light, sticks and soil to move around on, and leaves to eat.
Is it normal for a caterpillar to take a while to become a butterfly?
yes
How long does it take to say Caterpillar?
1 sec. at least.
How do you replace a thermostat on a C15 caterpillar motor?
take it to a shop
Why did they take the caterpillar away on Shark Tooth Island?
The caterpillar is now a millipede on the underground statue on Shark Tooth Island. The effect is the same.
What happens if you take a caterpillar out of it's cocoon to early?
it will most likely not survive, to play it safe dont do it!
How do you get rid of toads eating my caterpillars?
Depending on the type of caterpillar, you may not want to get rid of it. It could be a butterfly caterpillar. If it is definitely a pest caterpillar, they sell a something you can put on your plants, bacilus thuringesis (I could be way off on the spelling, but it is often abbbreviated BT) that will kill them, or if you have any wasps or birds around, they may take care of it for you. Unfortunately, I have the opposite problem, the wasps in my yard are eating every caterpillar in sight, unfortunately that includes my monarch and gulf frittilary caterpillars. I am having to rear the monarchs in containers so they don't get wiped out completely.
What kinds of caterpillars are poisonous?
There are a variety of poisonous caterpillars around the world including the bag shelter caterpillar from Venezuela and south Brazil, the puss caterpillar, the sabbleback caterpillar and the cinnibar moth caterpillar.
How many days can a egg turn into a caterpillar?
take a week depends on the type of catterpillar
How many days take egg of butterfly to turn into a caterpillar?
Five to six weeks.
