Caterpillars are the larval stage of moths and butterflies. They are insects. However, they are members of the insect order Lepidoptera and only insects of the order Hemiptera (true bugs) are considered “bugs” by Entomologists. So no, caterpillars are not considered “bugs”.
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Yes. Caterpillars are insects, just like their parent butterflies or moths. They have six proper legs, like all insects, but also up to five pairs of stumpy ...
Caterpillars are typically voracious feeders and many of them are among the most serious of agricultural pests. In fact, many moth species are best known in ...
May 25, 2024 · Caterpillar, larva of a butterfly or moth (Lepidoptera). Most caterpillars have cylindrical bodies consisting of multiple segments, ...
Feb 17, 2024 · The bonus bug is a crane fly, family Tipulidae; probably in the genus Leptotarsus (cf. L. vulpinus). She's extra chunky due to being full of ...
A caterpillar is the larval stage of butterflies and moths. The caterpillar hatches from a tiny egg and will eventually pupate and turn into an adult butterfly ...
Sawflies are a group of flies, whose larvae look very similar to moth and butterfly caterpillars. The larvae are usually 1-4 cm long, but come in an impressive ...
Feb 5, 2023 · You are right! Specifically this is an Opsiphanes Tamarindi larva.
Nov 17, 2012 · Not a caterpillar, but a beetle larva. I wouldn't be able to get it further than family, but maybe someone else can help.
Caterpillars can cause damage to plants in many ways: Leaf chewing caterpillars (e.g. loopers, Heliothis, Diamondback moth and cabbage white butterfly)