Why does the birdwing caterpillar leave its food plant before pupating?

Cairns Birdwing Butterfly (Ornithoptera priamus) Lifecycle sequence part 3 - Caterpillar

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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To find a better food source
To avoid being eaten by predators
To prevent its support from being eaten by another caterpillar
To find a more comfortable environment
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is one method the birdwing uses to attach itself during pupation?
It uses its wings to hold onto the stem
It secures itself with its tail
It uses its antennae to grip the vine
It wraps itself in leaves
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the birdwing caterpillar use its legs during the pupation process?
To dig a hole in the ground
To weave a girdle of silk threads
To fend off predators
To climb higher on the plant
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of the girdle in the birdwing's pupation process?
To help the caterpillar move faster
To attract other caterpillars
To support the weight of the pupa
To protect the caterpillar from rain
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the birdwing caterpillar protect itself from predators?
By hiding under leaves
By using its chemical defenses
By changing its color
By making loud noises
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