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California is home to thousands of caterpillar species. Some will become moths, others will become butterflies. Some will destroy plants and crops and others that are harmless. The caterpillars also range in color and size with different growth stages.
Watch these Red Admiral caterpillars grow from a tiny worm-like caterpillar to a crysalis. Then emerge into a large butterfly with striking dark brown, red and black wing patterns. These Red Admiral larvae are very colorful and voracious feeders.
There are hundreds of different caterpillar species found in California! Since it would be impossible to list them all in one article, I chose the 21 most interesting and common ones to share with you. 🙂
Watch the wonderful metamorphosis process of butterfly caterpillars. Gaze in amazement at how these wonderful cretures turn into butterflies. These little critters are a wonder of nature. See how caterpillars grow through a series of moults with intermediate stages called instars.
21 mar 2023 · Anise Swallowtail. This beautiful yellow and black butterfly is very common in our area. Its caterpillar form is just as striking, a bright green with distinctive yellow spots framed by black borders. It has several host plants, including our native Cow Parsnip (Heracleum lanatum).
22 sie 2024 · The Rustic Sphinx Moth Caterpillar is a type of caterpillar that can be found in California. This species has a distinctive yellow and brown striped body and long snout. They are most commonly found feeding on vegetables such as cabbage, kale, tomatoes, and other leafy greens.
10 cze 2024 · Common Caterpillars in California. Western Tent Caterpillar (Malacosoma californicum): Identification: These caterpillars are hairy and have distinctive blue and orange patterns along their...
