Caterpillar Anatomy

Front

The caterpillar has 6 _______________ that will become the butterfly's legs.

Back

true legs

Front

The caterpillar _______________ uses for walking and sticking.

Back

prolegs

Front

These are the spiky hairs all over the caterpillar's body and are there to protect the caterpillar from predators. _______________

Back

bristles

Front

The caterpillar is only able to see light and dark with shapes because it has _______________.

Back

simple eyes

Front

This attribute lets the caterpillar eat-_______________

Back

mouth

Front

The _______________ are used to sense food.

Back

antenna

Front

The caterpillars' 13 segments become the _______________ and _______________ of the butterfly.

Back

thorax, abdomen

Front

The _______________ makes silk that the caterpillar uses to travel on and for safety.

Back

spinneret

Front

These are the special breathing tubes on either side of the caterpillar's segments-_______________

Back

spiracles

Front

The eyes, mouth, antenna, and spinneret belong on the _______________ of the caterpillar.

Back

head