kenny14 656 Posted December 2, 2011 Report Share Posted December 2, 2011 (edited) its less likely to get eaten if it looks dull & uninteresting on the outside , but the moth within may welll be a stunner , simple survival Elephant hawk moth is a classic , bright green , then it goes black , but when it emerges its probably one of the most stunning things you will possibly witness Spot on Kay! The kids love bringing caterpillars home, feeding them, then looking after the pupae until they emerge. Elephant hawk moth: Caterpillar Pupae in it's silk cocoon Moth ..and a cinnabar moth the kids done: And it's a great education for the kids, too Edited to add: You should always make sure you provide the correct food plants for the catterpillars. Edited December 2, 2011 by kenny14 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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