I WONDER - How Much Do Caterpillars Eat?

Caterpillars have a strong appetite and primarily consume the leaves of their host plants using their powerful jaws. As they transform into butterflies, their diet shifts to nectar, which they access using a specialized tube called a proboscis. This adaptation allows them to reach deep into flowers to obtain the energy-rich nectar.

What do caterpillars primarily eat?

• Fruits

• Leaves of host plants

• Nectar

• Seeds

What helps caterpillars break down plant material?

• Antennae

• Wings

• Strong jaws

• Proboscis

What do butterflies use to feed on nectar?

• Antennae

• Wings

• Proboscis

• Legs

What transformation do caterpillars undergo?

• Into adult butterflies

• Into dragonflies

• Into beetles

• Into moths

Why is nectar important for butterflies?

• It provides them with energy

• It helps them fly

• It makes them colorful

• It helps them grow