7 Fascinating Caterpillar Facts You Should Know

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The average person has 600 muscles. Caterpillars may have 4,000, 248 in their heads. Meet 8 amazing backyard caterpillars.

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Caterpillars of the hickory horned devil are among the largest in the world, reaching lengths of up to 5 1/2 inches.

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This caterpillar tidbit may make you love them more. The Hawaiian moth Hyposmocoma molluscivora is the only one whose caterpillars devour snails.

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Six genuine legs are on the front of caterpillars' thorax. The prolegs have suction cups called crotchets that stick to surfaces.

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The caterpillars of silkworm moths create their cocoons from continuous silk strands that can reach a length of 1,000 yards.

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The Arctic woolly bear moth only feeds for a few days during the summer and can remain a caterpillar for up to seven years.

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Plant an oak tree in your yard for more caterpillars. Over 500 U.S. caterpillar species prefer oak leaves. Increase host plants for caterpillars.

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Calla Lily Care and Growing Tips

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