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Caterpillar undergoing Metamorphosis!

Description:

Brown and green with white looking stuff on some of its body

Habitat:

I need help, does he need to go in a jar?! He is just outside and I don't know what to do?

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3 Comments

olu.chloekuhen
olu.chloekuhen 13 years ago

Okay thanks for the suggestions! I am keeping a close eye on it :)

keithp2012
keithp2012 13 years ago

That species is made to look like bird poo so it doesnt get eaten. It probably is staying very still to stay camoflaged so birds dont try and eat it.

lori.tas
lori.tas 13 years ago

As the caterpillar chose the spot, it is probably best where it is. But do keep an eye on it and take photos of any changes.

olu.chloekuhen
Spotted by
olu.chloekuhen

Costa Mesa, California, USA

Spotted on Dec 11, 2010
Submitted on Dec 11, 2010

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