Caterpillar - Wikipedia Caterpillars ( ˈkætərpɪlər ⓘ KAT-ər-pil-ər) are the larval stage of members of the order Lepidoptera (comprising butterflies and moths) In common speech, any caterpillar-shaped insect larva such as of a sawfly is often called a caterpillar [1][2]
CATERPILLAR Definition Meaning | Dictionary. com A caterpillar is a fuzzy, worm-like insect that transforms into a butterfly or a moth Many caterpillars are striped and colorful A caterpillar is officially the larva, or immature form, of a flying insect — generally, a butterfly
Caterpillar - definition of caterpillar by The Free Dictionary Our word caterpillar is first recorded in English in 1440 in the form catyrpel Catyr, the first part of catyrpel, may indicate the existence of an English word *cater, meaning "tomcat," otherwise attested only in caterwaul
67 Types of Caterpillars (with Pictures): Identification Guide To identify caterpillars, it is important to take note of their size, color, type of hairy covering, and specific markings such as stripes, spots or ‘horns’ Most stinging caterpillars are identified by spine or fine hairs covering their body Some types of furry caterpillars also look deceiving