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A caterpillar may stay in there as long as 4-9 days average
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoThe length of the caterpillar depends on the type of caterpillar it is.
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∙ 14y agoI dont know how they cocoon. They dont Co or Coon. Have you seen they take theyre head off while making a coccon :D i saw 10 heads chopped! uh...
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∙ 15y agoprobably about four or more hours. i would not wait and watchif i where you.
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∙ 13y agoIt varies depending on the species of butterfly. Usually, a caterpillar is a caterpillar for 2-4 weeks, then it becomes a chrysalis.
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∙ 13y agoIt depends on the caterpiller. Most stay in the cocoon for some weeks while others stay for months.
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∙ 13y agoa month or a little bit more
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∙ 12y agoa month
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∙ 11y ago26 days
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Why does a caterpillar make a cocoon?
The caterpillar makes a cocoon to complete the metamorphosis and turn in to a moth, butterflies make a chrysalis.
Do butterflys make cocons?
No. They lay eggs which turn into a caterpillar. The caterpillar turns into a cocoon then into a butterfly.
What is the casing called before the caterpillar turn into a butterfly?
We call it a cocoon.
How long does a cocoon take to become a caterpiller?
a cocoon cant turn into a caterpiller because a caterpiller turns into a cocoon then turns into a butterfly
How does a caterpillar transform to a butterfly?
caterpillars turn into butterflies by shedding their last skin and turning into a cocoon or crsyls. (*
How long does it take for a caterpillar to hatch from its cocoon?
The cocoon stage for a caterpillar to become a butterfly can vary in length by species. Some are in their cocoon for a few weeks to a month, while some have Pupa stages that can last for two years.
Why did your green caterpillar turn brown?
If your caterpillar turned brown it might either have died or, most likely, it pupated and started to turn into a butterfly or a moth. Usually if it is a dark brown and still caterpillar-shaped, it has probably died, but if it is a lighter brown or reddish colour and has a different shape, it is most likely starting a cocoon.
Where do caterpillars turn into cocoon?
Caterpillars usually go into a cocoon during late-winter or late spring(March-may)
How long does a caterpillar turn in a pupa?
As long as it takes my gran to get out of the bath
What does a caterpillar turn into?
Caterpillars turn into either a butterfly or a moth.
How do you know if the caterpillar in its cocoon is dead?
If you leave it there, and nothing else comes along and eats it, then eventually the bottom of the cocoon opens up and a moth or a butterfly struggles out. It sits in the air for a while drying out, then it flys away. If it's a moth, it lays eggs, never eats, and dies.
How does a caterpillar form?
It depends on what type of caterpillar it is. Most become butterflies, but some turn into moths. +++ More precisely, each caterpillar variety is the larva of its own species of moth or butterfly.
