My dad sent us some caterpillars to raise for fun from the ones that he is currently raising. He is a very good amateur entomologist. So the four polyphemus moth caterpillars that he sent have now successfully made cocoons. This has been neat because we used to do this every summer when I lived at home in Colorado. It was fun to see how fast they grew, and the changes that they went through. Now I can't wait to see when they will hatch!
Kendra holding one caterpillar who is eating oak leaves.
In the caterpillar stage, but getting pretty big
This one is spinning its cocoon in the soft side terrarium (aka a plastic bag with lots of air in side).
A successful cocoon!
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