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  1. Caterpillar - Wikipedia

    Caterpillars (/ ˈkætərpɪlər / ⓘ KAT-ər-pil-ər) are the larval stage of members of the order Lepidoptera (the insect order comprising butterflies and moths).

  2. Caterpillar | Definition, Insect, Butterfly, Moth, Types, Photos ...

    Dec 29, 2025 · A caterpillar is the larva of a butterfly or moth. Most voraciously eat leaves and other plant matter.

  3. 25 Types of Caterpillars: Identification with Pictures

    Aug 20, 2025 · From the famous Monarch to the fearsome-looking Hickory Horned Devil, each species has unique features, host plants, and survival tactics. In this guide, you’ll explore 25 …

  4. Caterpillars: Characteristics, Diet, Facts & More [Fact Sheet]

    Welcome to this comprehensive guide on caterpillars, the remarkable larval stage of butterflies and moths! These fascinating creatures have long captivated human interest due to their …

  5. How To Identify Different Types Of Caterpillars?

    Nov 21, 2025 · Common caterpillars include spring cankerworm, saltmarsh caterpillar, fall armyworm larvae, and bagworm caterpillar. The pages and images contained within this site …

  6. 20 Types of Caterpillars: Species, Facts and Photos - TRVST

    This article discusses a few types of caterpillars out of thousands inhabiting our planet. From their distinct traits to their varying habitats and intriguing behaviors, each species of these insects …

  7. Caterpillar Insect Facts - A-Z Animals

    May 27, 2024 · The evolution and origin of caterpillars can be traced back to the early ages of insect evolution, approximately 300 million years ago. Caterpillars are the larval stage of …

  8. Identify caterpillars - The Wildlife Trusts

    With dozens of butterflies and thousands of moths in the UK, there's a huge variety of caterpillars to be found. This caterpillar identification page will help you identify some of the most …

  9. Insect Anatomy: The Parts of a Caterpillar - ThoughtCo

    May 11, 2025 · The head of a caterpillar has eyes, mouthparts, small antennae, and parts to make silk. Caterpillars have three pairs of true legs on the thorax and many prolegs on the …

  10. 10 Different Types of Caterpillars - Species With Photos

    Mar 26, 2025 · 10 Different types of caterpillars, including the jewel caterpillar moth, tomato hornworm, Menelaus blue morpho, puss caterpillar, banded woolly bear, large white, hickory …