Frequently Asked Questions
about
CATERPILLARS
Don Herbison-Evans (
donherbisonevans@yahoo.com )
&
Stella Crossley
(updated 21 February 2008)
The questions we answer here are :
Can some Caterpillars spit venom?
What is the Caterpillar that is eating my plants?
What is the difference between a moth and a butterfly?
Why are the antennae of moths and butterflies different?
Can one tell the difference between the Caterpillar of
a moth and that of a butterfly?
What is the biggest Australian butterfly/moth/caterpillar?
How many legs do Caterpillars have?
How many eyes do Caterpillars have?
Can moths and butterflies eat?
What are butterfly and moth eggs like?
How do I care for my Caterpillar?
Sometimes my Caterpillar wriggles almost frantically.
Is this normal?
What is the difference between a cocoon and a chrysalis?
When will the butterfly or moth emerge from its chrysalis?
My Caterpillar has spun a cocoon and is lying motionless
inside it. Is he dead?
How do I get rid of Caterpillar pests?
How long do Caterpillars live?
How long do butterflies and moths live?
My Caterpillar is arching back and staying motionless.
Is he alright?
How should I go about photographing and setting butterflies
and moths?
Where have all the caterpillars and moths gone?
White grubs came out of my caterpillar or pupa,
and have formed cocoons or pupae. What is going on?
What should I plant to make a Butterfly Garden?
Link to Australian Butterflies and Moths on Australian Stamps
Link to Australian Butterflies on Overseas Stamps
Link to Australian Moths on Overseas Stamps
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