Caterpillars (/ ˈ k æ t ər p ɪ l ər / KAT-ər-pil-ər) are the larval stage of members of the order Lepidoptera (the insect order comprising butterflies and moths). As with most common names, the application of the word is arbitrary, since the larvae of sawflies (suborder Symphyta) are commonly called caterpillars as well.

2012年8月10日 · How does a caterpillar rearrange itself into a butterfly? What happens inside a chrysalis or cocoon? First, the caterpillar digests itself, releasing enzymes to dissolve all of its tissues.

2025年3月20日 · Caterpillar, larva of a butterfly or moth (Lepidoptera). Most caterpillars have cylindrical bodies consisting of multiple segments, with three pairs of true legs on the thorax and several pairs of short, fleshy prolegs on the abdomen. The …

caterpillar翻译：毛虫，蠋（蝴蝶或飞蛾的幼虫）。了解更多。

2023年12月10日 · A caterpillar identification chart can help you identify the different types of caterpillars. A caterpillar is the larval stage of a moth or butterfly. It’s part of their four-stage life cycle: egg, larva, pupa, and adult. The caterpillar is the important second stage in this transformation process.

2024年8月26日 · Below, find 10 cool facts about caterpillars that'll give you new respect for the remarkable creatures that they are. The caterpillar must consume enough food during its larva stage to sustain itself through its pupal stage and into adulthood. Without proper nutrition, it may not have the energy to complete its metamorphosis.

2022年11月6日 · Caterpillars are a type of butterfly or moth larva that looks like worms and is frequently vividly colored, hairy, and warm-looking. However, without knowing the species, it is incredibly difficult to predict whether a caterpillar will become a moth or a butterfly in the future.

2019年12月11日 · Caterpillars are the larval stage of butterflies and moths. They are voracious eaters , usually feeding on fresh fruits and vegetables. For this reason, caterpillars are considered major agricultural pests, though some species actually help control overgrowth by …

2024年8月25日 · Whether you love identifying caterpillars in the wild or determining friend from foe in your garden, here's a before-and-after look at some of Mother Nature's most notable species. At first...

Caterpillars are the larvae, or young, of butterflies and moths. The word comes from the Latin catta pilosa, meaning “hairy cat.” Although it is easy to recognize the hairy variety, many caterpillars with bare skins are often mistaken for worms, such as the cabbageworm and armyworm. The head of a caterpillar is followed by 12 or 13 segments.