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"The caterpillars look like leaves, the chrysalis like bird droppings, and the adults stay high in trees," he explained.

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026

She said orchard ermine and bird-cherry ermine caterpillars also made webs.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Many insects, especially caterpillars, hatch just as tree leaves are young, tender, and full of nutrients.

From Science Daily • May 5, 2026

Red agave caterpillars tunnel into the core of their host agaves, and collecting them often kills the plant.

From Science Daily • Apr. 26, 2026

Different caterpillars developed on different timetables, however: some became adults within weeks, some pupated the entire winter.

From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman